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Finding Faith: Jim McGreevey's Second Life
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May 3, 2016
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4:45Now PlayingNew Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's stunning resignation 12 years ago catapulted him into the national spotlight when he proclaimed himself a "gay American." at the time, the married governor had been backed into a corner facing a possible sexual harassment lawsuit from his homeland security adviser, Golen Cipel.
I sat down with the former governor -- now just "Jim" -- at Martin's Place in Jersey City. It is one of several prisoner re-entry programs he runs around the state. Redemption and a second chance is something McGreevey feels he got after leaving office.
Now he finds ex-cons jobs, housing, and most importantly, inspiration. Most of the men and women he helps had no idea the man they call "Jim" used to be the most powerful leader in New Jersey. Gone are the perks and power of the governor's office but as McGreevey puts it also gone are the lies.
He said he has temptations when people say he should run for office again but he said he realized in his heart that it would not be healthy for him. He said working with his clients keeps him grounded in a place of service.
--SHARON CROWLEY
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