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Ruby Rippey Speaks After 20 Years | Huntsville News
After two decades of silence, Ruby Rippey finally breaks her story — revealing her affair with then-SF Mayor Gavin Newsom and the pivotal advice she received from future VP Kamala Harris, who urged her to “pause” and wait for clarity. Now reflecting on power, consent, and accountability, Rippey acknowledges the imbalance inherent in such relationships — even when consensual — and credits Harris’s counsel for her long silence. She also recounts Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s sharp criticism, calling Rippey “bad news” and questioning the affair’s definition. In a deeply personal essay, Rippey offers…
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