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Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon vows to continue campaign

Describes allegations against family as ‘malicious lies’

MOLLY MULDOON,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Friday, October 14, 2011, 3:10 PM

Updated Friday, October 14, 2011, 3:10 PM

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Independent presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon in interview with TV3

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Dana Rosemary Scallon has said she will not step down from the presidential campaign, over the sexual abuse allegations which have surfaced regarding a member of her family.

The Independent candidate surprised viewers on Wednesday night, during an RTE presidential debate when she made an impromptu statement regarding the allegations.

Speaking on the RTE show she said, “Let it be known that lawyers have already been instructed to forensically investigate a particular communication that spread this vile false allegation which attempts to implicate me and destroy my good character.”

Court documents seen by IrishCentral.com revealed that Dana’s brother-in-law, Dr Ronald Stein, made allegations while under oath that John Brown, Dana’s brother and campaign advisor, had sexually abused Stein’s daughter for over a decade.

In an interview with TV3 News, Dana described the allegations as "malicious lies".

The Derry-born candidate said she had been approached by a freelance journalist in Ireland, who threatened to publish the allegations. As a result, she felt the need to address the issue during the Prime Time debate.

She also told TV3 she had received an anonymous email threatening her.

"I had received an anonymous email on the Saturday night. It wasn't signed," she said.

"I won't be able to share all that was in the mail. It said, 'Hahahahaha the b**** is finally getting what she deserves' and went on from there to make false accusations."

Despite much speculation that she was about to withdraw from the campaign, she vowed to continue.

To watch the full interview with Dana on TV3 New click here.

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Full text of a statement released by Dana Rosemary Scallon on Friday evening, following allegations regarding members of her family.

“A most despicable and malicious campaign of hatred is currently being directed at myself and my family.

I brought this into the public domain for the following reason; last week I was falsely accused of being a part of a deceptive cover-up regarding my Irish/ US dual citizenship, which I subsequently proved to be untrue on presentation of my citizenship certificate. Before I produced the citizenship certificate, I received a malicious email which began ‘HAHAHAHAHAH – The bitch finally gets what she deserves’. I will not repeat further details of the email which goes on to threaten the release of further malicious and untrue allegations and also attempts to implicate me.

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IrishInTX | Oct 16, 2011, 07:35 AM EDT

Some things just don't add up when you look at the time line. I think Dr. Stein and Susan Gorell have some explaining to do . . . just my opinion. 2011 Susan Gorell, who is now aged 45. 2008 Allegations of abuse made in court by father, Dr. Stein, not Susan who is 42 years old. 2007 Early in 2007, Scallon, her husband Damien Scallon, and their company DS Music Productions were sued by Heartbeat Records for copyright violations for several of the albums they released under their new label. Susan Gorell is 41 years old. 2005 In January, John Brown resigns from company after allegedly calling and apologizing for abusing Steins daughter for OVER 12 years according to Dr. Stein, but not revealed until 3 years later. Susan Gorell is 39 years old. 1997 After returning to Ireland, Dana ran for President with dual citizenship. Susan Gorell is 31 years old. No mention of abuse from Dr. Stein or Susan Gorell until 11 years later. 1991 Scanlon and her family relocate to Alabama. Susan Gorell is 25 years old. 1989 Dana gives birth to Robert (25 August 1989). Susan Gorell is 23 years old. 1985 John Brown, Susan and Dr. Ron Stein form Heartbeat Records Company. Susan Gorell is 19 years old. 1984 Dana does an American tour. Susan, niece, is 18 years old. Dana gives birth to John-James (5 November 1984). 1983 Dana gives birth to Susanna Ruth (18 August 1983). 1982 Dana records record with John and Gerald Brown’s songs, which was to be Dana's final UK chart entry. Susan, niece, is 16 years old. 1981 Dana attends US conference and signs with Word Records. No mention of John Brown. Dana gives birth to Grace (18 January 1981). Susan, niece, is 15 years old. 1966 Susan Gorell, Dana’s niece, is born. Prior to 1965, Decca Records offered Dana and Susan a recording contract (helped by their Aunt Rosaleen and her friend in the music industry), although Susan declined the offer in order to marry and immigrate to America with her husband.

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barneyjo | Oct 14, 2011, 09:33 PM EDT

This article is factually incorrect. Dana is London(England) born, not in Derry

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