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Report: Both Gen. Petraeus and Gen. Allen Intervened on Behalf of Jill Kelly’s ‘Unstable’ Sister in Custody Battle

Nov. 13, 2012 12:20pm Erica Ritz

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NYPost: Petraeus and Allen Both Intervened in Jill Kelleys Sisters Custody Battle

Jill Kelley leaves her home Monday, Nov 12, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. (Credit: AP)

In the most recent twist to the scandal that is rocking the highest levels of the U.S. government, the New York Post is reporting that both General Petraeus and General Allen intervened in the custody battle of Jill Kelley’s twin sister, Natalie Khawam.

For those who may have missed a step– or just tuned out of the news for a couple of hours– Jill Kelley is the woman who originally received “threatening” emails from General Petraeus’ reported mistress and biographer Paula Broadwell.

Kelley appears to have a certain talent for arousing strong emotions in people– it has now been reported that General Allen was also involved in “inappropriate communications” with the woman (though Allen denies any wrongdoing), and that she received shirtless photos from the FBI agent who originally launched the probe into Broadwell’s emails.

Now, the question is, why would two top generals get involved in a custody battle on the side of Kelley’s reportedly “unstable” twin sister?

The New York Post posted a story before 3am ET Tuesday morning:

While he was director of the CIA, Petraeus wrote a letter supporting the child-custody fight of the “psychologically unstable” twin sister of his close friend Jill Kelley…sources told The Post.

The four-star general’s letter to the court — written in the past two months — supported a motion to overturn a ruling made nearly a year earlier by a judge who resoundingly denied custody to Kelley’s sister, Natalie Khawam, because of serious reservations about her honesty and mental stability, court records show. [Emphasis added]

At around 10:45 ET the New York Post added far more to the story, including Petraeus’ actual statements, and more background on Khawam:

The father, Grayson Wolfe, was unable to see the child for more than a year, according to court documents. The judge overseeing the case cited Khawam with “outrageous conduct,” “bad faith litigation tactics,” and “illogical thinking,” awarding full custody to the father and socking the mom with $350,000 in legal fees.

“My wife and I have known Natalie for approximately three years, getting to know her while serving in Tampa, Florida, through our friendship with Dr. and Mrs. Scott Kelley,” Petraeus wrote in a letter introduced as part of a legal motion by Natalie Khawam’s lawyer.

“It is clear to me that [child’s name] would benefit from much more time with his Mother and from removal of the burdensome restrictions imposed on her when she does get to spend time with him,” Petraeus wrote.

Petraeus said he had observed Natalie and her son, “including when we hosted them and the Kelley family for Christmas dinner this past year. In each case, we have seen a very loving relationship – a Mother working hard to provide her son enjoyable, educational and developmental experiences,” he wrote. [Emphasis added]

U.S. General John Allen stands during a media conference after a meeting of NATO Defense Ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. (Photo: AP)

The New York Post has more on Allen’s involvement in the case:

A separate letter from Allen is dated Sept. 22, two days after the Petraeus letter. “Natalie clearly loves [child’s name] and cherishes each and every opportunity she has to spend time with him. She is a dedicated mother,” Allen wrote. “In light of Natalie’s maturity, integrity and steadfast commitment to raising her child, I humbly request your reconsideration of the existing mandated custody settlement,” Allen wrote. He said he got to observe the mother and child “at command social functions.”

He signed his letter: “Gen. John R. Allen, General, United States Marine Corps,” on what appears to be official letterhead.

Allen’s letter does not mention any romantic relationship between himself and Kelley. [Emphasis added]

It is, of course, possible that the judge grievously miscategorized Kelley’s sister, and the generals were simply attempting to see the mother reunited with her child. However, the judge’s extreme actions indicate that there was likely something amiss with the mother– it is highly unusual for a father to receive full custody and a judge to cite the mother with “outrageous conduct” by mistake.

Twitchy captured a number of sarcastic comments on the most recent turn in what is rapidly beginning to appear more like a soap opera than the upper echelons of the U.S. government, one commenter writing “Next week on Days of Our Lives…” before a related article.

“Can’t believe this thing has an evil twin sister now. We’re hours away from learning Petraeus is Gen. Allen’s real father,” another added.

The fact that the situation is becoming so convoluted is, of course, troubling for those whose primary concern is what happened to the four dead Americans in Benghazi, and what information then-CIA Director General Petraeus can provide.

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Comments (41)

kindling
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 7:13pm
I have serious doubts that a dinner is enough time to know if someone is harming their child. Mental illness is nothing to mess with. If he isn’t careful he will have to live the rest of his life with ANOTHER pile of SHAME to bear. It really is best to let doctors decide these cases rather than people that no nothing about mental illness.

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thibx
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 6:29pm
when you promote queers to openess in the military you have all kinds of crap going on. thanks to oboma.

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ellietoo
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 3:10pm
It’s really sad the intervention that the “conveniently placed” get from the “highly placed” when needed. Any other nut case would have lost her child and no one would have said a thing. A judge does not take custody away from the mother that has custody without a really good reason. It is very strange how these high ranking military men were constrained to intervene on behalf of a friend of a friend. A “social, party” friend at that. It reveals a woman with way too much influence. Also way too much partying going on!

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RETIREDLAWMAN
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 2:57pm
Not that it isn’t interesting but how can the FBI disclose ANYTHING involving an ongoing investigation. Oh, I forgot, the FBI is controlled by Eric Holder and his Chicago herd. Makes you wonder if POTUS is caught extorting Petraeus to falsely testify before Congress, who will prosecute him? Holder? Let’s all hold our breath.

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neverending
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 2:38pm
Just more bs and lies and disgusting behavior. Wars going on and those two have to be involved in custody case or whatever,

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toomuchgovt
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 2:16pm
We know now more about the sex lives of these men then Obama

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grams09
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 2:01pm
They should be fine now…books, movie deals, etc.

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noslave
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:44pm
perhaps to set up unflappible/upstanding soldiers??and like nothing is beneath mutts like obama,hllary,etc. to get something on someone to hold over them should they step out of line??ruin their lives /careers?remember how hillary had missing f.b.i.files turn up on her nitestand and everbody lost their nerve on WHITEWATER INVESTIGATION?? govt works in strange ways to cover their azzes?this court battle could have been a way to draw them in,to set the hook later?dont just watch the puppet show,always peek behind the curtain to see whos really pulling the strings?this all seems to convenient??what is actually being hidden??did iran blow up one of our ships,etc??

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- Mil Mom
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 5:15pm
  @noslave
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:44pm
  
  perhaps to set up unflappible/upstanding soldiers??and like nothing is beneath mutts like obama,hllary,etc. to get something on someone to hold over them should they step out of line??ruin their lives /careers?remember how hillary had missing f.b.i.files turn up on her nitestand and everbody lost their nerve on WHITEWATER INVESTIGATION?? govt works in strange ways to cover their azzes?this court battle could have been a way to draw them in,to set the hook later?dont just watch the puppet show,always peek behind the curtain to see whos really pulling the strings?this all seems to convenient??what is actually being hidden??did iran blow up one of our ships,etc??
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  This sure makes a good lesson to the current military doesn’t it? When you add the 3 Star General from Africom who’s just been demoted to from 4 star for items concerning his wife and the message has to be clear to all military. “Watch what happens when you don’t play ball with us.”
  
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Ken2
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:27pm
The twins (I mean the two women, not the ample…anyway) are the daughters of Lebanese immigrants, right? Muslim? Christian? Anybody know?

I’m going to assume Christian, but…

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raderby
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:23pm
Scott, I would ask questions, or contribute opines…. but will not use FB or twatter. I do not want my email posted,thanks – I am worried about Val Jarrett’s revenge motive….

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TerryDo
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:19pm
Why is everyone being distracted by this bogus Soap Opera being perpetrated by the FBI and the CIA seriously…

The Blaze wow, I thought you guys were smarter than that, I thought you guys could post a diversionary tactic to keep you away from the cover-up.

Shame on you, get back to work for the American Public or sign off!

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raderby
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:13pm
just one question to begin a sane query. Where was BHO 6PM 9/11/12?

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DZ-015
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:04pm
So now the twin sister is involved with top brass? It really IS the Kardashians all over again.

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Maggie75
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:03pm
Meanwhile leaving 90210 White House, how many US troops have lost custody over deployments that the General never took the time to defend? Stay focused on Benghazi

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- objectivetruth
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:21pm
  Unfortunately DC has he ability to destroy lives.If it weren’t for that it would make a great soap opera.whos doing whom and for how much.In tomorrows episode Obama actually believes in the constitution and is actually defending it himself.All cast and crew members are currently played by themselves.There are no stand ins in this episode.Just to make it interesting the producers considered live fire.Since the regulations went into effect it seems non union workers can’t be used.Its against the unions rules laws to work with live munitions.So there you have it folks DC is playing itself.Tune in tommorrow to see if live fire exercises will be used by the producers.
  This message brought to you by those who wishes DC were a soap opera they could cut off and on and not the destructive pack of dung it really is.Where there riduculous decisions are felt for decades to come going all the down the line to our great great grandchildren.
  
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SREGN
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:58pm
I have four of them, and from my perspective, using the word “unstable” to describe “sister” is redundant.

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Margyt
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:56pm
Like Charles Krauthammer said, now that there is sex involved they might really investigate it. This is a good thing for those who want to know the truth…even with all of the personal tragedy involved…I feel sorry for the child that is now exposed to media harrassment…as now everyone from Breitbart to the National Inquirer will want to dig up the dirt. We already know most of what we need to know about Benghazi, the fact that we were being lied to by the highest officials in our government was apparent from the outset. Unfortunately, national security secrets may be disclosed in the process and our international interests might be negatively impacted. That is the worst of this and it is the consequence of bad faith on the part of our leaders.

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- dsd13130
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:30pm
  You know that we know all we need to know about Benghazi, how? Pray tell….what are the facts? If it was your husband/father/brother that was one of the 4 killed, would you be content with the explanation? If you would, then you are delusional.
  
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loveliberty83
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:50pm
why would a 4star general lie to congress because he was blackmailed–this is the real story

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:57pm
  Because being active duty in any of the military branches. Having an adulterous affair is a violation of Article 134 of the UCMJ. In other words, they broke the law and could have faced a courts martial.
  
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- Trigus
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:04pm
  If this type of behavior is allowed at the top, then it will trickle down to the bottom.
  this quote says it all:
  
  “Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness and corruption. If it be intelligent, brave and pure, it is because the people demand these high qualities to represent them in the national legislature…. If the next centennial does not find us a great nation … it will be because those who represent the enterprise, the culture, and the morality of the nation do not aid in controlling the political forces.”
  James Garfield, the twentieth president of the United States, 1877
  
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- objectivetruth
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:11pm
  @gadsen
  I’m not sure the poster was familiar with that part of the militarys laws.Maybe even wondering if they both kept their mouth closed if anyone would have ever known.Maybe they thought that immunity could have been an issue.Somehow I think telling the truth to congress would be more compelling than a court martials for adultery.Then again my career isn’t on the line that way.I think its speaking volumes on what is most important though.I think they may be the posters true inferral
  
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- Mil Mom
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 5:21pm
  @loveliberty83
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:50pm
  
  why would a 4star general lie to congress because he was blackmailed–this is the real story
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  AND THEY TRIED TO SAY THE USCMJ HAVING AN INJUNCTION AGAINST ADULTERY WAS RIDICULOUS????
  
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loveliberty83
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:48pm
these sister mean nothing these affairs have been going on for a long time , Wh has know using them now this was all planned – blaze call it what it is who cares who these old men slept with, military should have taken of it , they had this on him for backup remenber chicago still runs like alcapone

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- Totally Domestic
  Posted on November 14, 2012 at 10:43am
  This is surely the regime’s m o. look what they did to Denish DeSusa
  To get revenge on him for his movie 2016. He resigned his position as head of the college.
  
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Polarized America
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:44pm
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please don’t tell me that some of these people get a Gov’t kickback $$$$$
seriously ..who are these people ?..and how many are there !!!!!!!!!!!!

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- NeilChapin
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:48pm
  This thing just gets more bizzare as it unravels, and the poor old President didn’t know anythng about it. Read fresh political commentary at:http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/
  
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loveliberty83
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:38pm
Blaze stay focused on Bengazi this is a distration nothing unusaual about these letters in a custody case

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- TRILO
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 3:29pm
  First Petraeus, now General Allen, this is all part of the Benghazi strong arm coverup.
  
  In another story on this very situation, Drudge is reporting that the sister who the generals wrote the letter for, oddly had connections to John Kerry, potentially the new Sec. of Defense.
  
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:37pm
Yes, why actually continue to investigate Benghazi, when we can in effect participate first hand in the large national soap opera given to us to distract us. You can always count on the American public to display what appears to be a collective case of ADHD, every single time.

Meanwhile, human beings are dead and the President and his staff watched via life video feed, denied them help, and turned their backs, left the dead there to be desecrated, and then blamed the 1st Amendment.

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- objectivetruth
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 1:03pm
  Yes its a soap opera to distract.Its what they are good at doing.Deflect and insinuate.Nothing new.The muslims are obsessed with all things sexual.Its there way of making excuses for outragous conduct.For covering up bad conduct.They hope we buy it and don’t look behind it.You know the public shame to cover the private shame and true injustice.The real crime.Wait there is much more to come of this.This is just the public dog and pony show.The real meat is about to be foisted open for all to see.
  
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- GuruMeditation
  Posted on November 14, 2012 at 8:35am
  @GhostOfJefferson: Strongly agree.
  
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DDD
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:35pm
I’d say everyone involve with this are unstable.

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loveliberty83
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:35pm
I am begging all Americans–do not let them get away with this,, they are trying to diert our attention, i am sure jarrett knows what she is doing, 4 Americans have been murdered & i believe 30 more would have also died if those Seals had not reacted write yout congressmen 7 demand they stay focused on these deaths this is a bs 7 was nown by obama right alone

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biohazard23
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:34pm
Up next, Vince Foster will come back from the dead to reveal all….

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:45pm
  Why not? LOL!
  
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Gonzo
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:24pm
Why do I expect these two sister to end up with their own reality TV series?

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- lastDEconservative
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:33pm
  As if this is not it.
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on November 13, 2012 at 12:44pm
  GONZO, I have to agree with LASTDECONSERVATIVE. All they need are a couple of commentators with one to do color much like a football game.
  What gets me is that if this had been a Hollyweird script the studios would have tossed for being too unbelievable.
  As I said on another post, this one just gets weirder by the moment.
  
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- GuruMeditation
  Posted on November 14, 2012 at 8:38am
  It already is Reality TV. Which BTW I never watch. The focus should be on Benghazi and our losses there.
  
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