I guess this is what you might call a win-win situation.
If you listen to the participants, both state Rep. Tarah Toohil and Rep. Nick Miccarelli got what they wanted when they went to court yesterday in Luzerne County.
Toohil, R-116 of Butler Township, got an extension of the Protection From Abuse order she got against Miccarelli last week.
Miccarelli, R-162 of Ridley Park, did not admit any wrongdoing. He can return to work at the state Capitol. The Delco Republican says he feels 'vindicated.' As you might expect, Toohil's camp doesn't see it quite the same way.
All of this stems from a private complaint filed with House leaders by Toohil and another woman, a Harrisburg consultant, that claimed physical and sexual assault by the Delco rep.
In Toohil's case, she says she feared for her life and that Miccarelli once pointed a gun at her head.
The consultant alleges that Miccarelli came to her home after their relationship ended and forced her to have sex.
Both women were at one time in consensual relationship with Miccarelli.
The final word on this saga might just come from the Dauphin County D.A.'s office. They continue to investigate the allegations and now have in their possession a report filed by House Republican leaders. The GOP brass have declined to talk about what was in the report, citing confidentiality agreements.
In the meantime, Miccarelli says that if simply staying away from Toohil puts this issue behind him, he's "OK" with that and that he just wants to go back to work for his constituents.
He insists he has no intention of stepping down and plans to stay on the ballot and seek re-election.
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