More on Rod Jetton’s alleged S&M scandal

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Rod Jetton, one of the most powerful political figures in Missouri, is denying the allegations that he roughed up a woman during a sexual encounter in mid-November. He’s now charged with second-degree felony assault.

Jetton isn’t talking. His attorney released a statement with the usual stuff, he’s “not guilty” and “will vigorously defend this allegation in court” and he’s not going to do it in the media.

The complaint (read the full document here) alleges that Jetton, the former Missouri Speaker of the House,”recklessly caused serious physical injury to” the woman “by hitting

her on the head, and choking her resulting in unconsciousness and the

loss of the function of part of her body.”

There’s more than what we reported earlier. A few notes:

• the woman claimed she and Jetton had never dated before or been in a relationship but arranged to have sex earlier in the day.

• the woman claimed she faded in and out of consciousness after drinking a glass of wine poured out of sight by Jetton.

• the woman told police that after Jetton choke her, she woke up and Jetton was having sex with her from behind.

In October, The Kansas City Star wrote a huge story about Jetton, looking at campaign donations to Jetton’s

clients, especially those coming after controversial votes and

allegations that Jetton is more of a lobbyist than a consultant, thus

skirting ethics laws. The Star reported that the way Jetton

“conducts political business has attracted the scrutiny of the FBI as

it probes ‘pay for play’ allegations in Jefferson City.” (I’d link to the story, but the Star has put it behind a pay wall).

Jetton’s current and past clients included senators Jason Crowell, Rob Mayer and Luann Ridgeway, Majority Leader Steven Tilley, Majority Whip Brian Nieves as well as Mitt Romney‘s presidential campaign.

Also listed as clients, Missouri state reps. Sue Allen, Tim Jones, Shelley Keeney, Rob Schaaf, Shane Schoeller and Rick Stream.