Ted Klaudt Update: January 4, 2008
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Rapid City lawmaker worried Ted Klaudt may die behind bars
State Sen. Bill Napoli, a longtime friend of Klaudt, said he was concerned the disgraced former lawmaker was in dire health. Napoli said Klaudt’s father died of a heart ailment at about the same age Klaudt is now.
He said the two men, both conservative Republicans who were allies in the Legislature, speak quite often. Napoli said the last time he asked Klaudt, he was told the former representative weighed 550 pounds.
Napoli said he fears Klaudt, who was convicted of molesting several young girls on Nov. 6, will die in prison. Napoli said he found Klaudt’s actions deplorable but is still concerned about his friend’s health. Between his family history of heart problems, his weight and the stress of the criminal case, he said Klaudt’s future appears dim. …
Rapid City lawmaker worried
Ted Klaudt may die behind bars
Black Hills Pioneer
January 4, 2008
