Rhino update on Killian's conversations with Linda Shaw.

I don't know what's in Joe's notes, and neither do you. But the idea that he just made this up and attributed false quotes to an elected official seems unlikely.

Back in 2002, Shaw said she felt physically threatened by Alston and that he had taken "other actions" beyond cursing her that she would bring up in court. The dispute was resolved without ever going to court.

Here's how the event was reported at its legal resolution:

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Sunday, December 8, 2002

Author: ALEX WAYNE Staff Writer

...Shaw alleges that Alston cursed at her after a June 20 commissioners meeting. She says she also felt physically threatened by Alston, but that wasn't included in her charge...

...Shaw laments. "I cannot for the life of me understand why all of a sudden it's all right for a man, or anyone, to treat someone like that, and to use the vulgar language he used and the other actions I'm going to say (in court) towards a female - or anyone."[emphasis added]

Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Saturday, February 15, 2003
Author: FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

After a testy June 20 budget meeting, Alston cursed Shaw outside their offices. She threw a cup of water on him in response and has said he also physically threatened her.

...Shaw said the statement [resolving the matter] affirmed her version of the time line of the events...

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[jeff thigpen]

It's 2010 you know...