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Gay sex site Manhunt.net gives John McCain $2,300 donation

CRUTCHLEY, JONATHAN MR BROOKLINE,MA 02445 ONLINE BUDDIES INC./CHAIRMAN 3/12/08 $2,300 McCain, John (R)

Data retrieved from OpenSecrets.org that appears to confirm a $2,300 donation from Jonathan Crutchley, an owner of the highly-visited, gay male personals site Manhunt.net. (Open Secrets)


”Dear Sir, We are always happy to hear from our members, thank you for taking the time to express your concerns. The subject that you have brought to our attention is a personal matter and is not representative of MANHUNT. We thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Team MANHUNT”

A reply allegedly received from operators at Manhunt.net by the gay blog Towleroad. (Towleroad.com)

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