SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a shocking twist to an already complex legal battle, former chief of staff Chad Condit has been implicated by his ex-employer, state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, in the infamous unsolved case of Chandra Levy’s disappearance and murder. This allegation emerged in Sacramento County Superior Court where Alvarado-Gil responded to a lawsuit Condit filed against her earlier.
Chad Condit, the son of former Congressman Gary Condit, had originally sued Sen. Alvarado-Gil, claiming he was coerced into sexual acts to maintain his employment. Gary Condit was widely rumored to have had an affair with Levy, an intern based in Washington D.C., before her tragic vanishing in 2001. Although her body was discovered a year later, her murder remains unsolved, and Gary Condit’s political career ended after losing his re-election bid in 2002.
In her countersuit, Alvarado-Gil alleges that Chad Condit confessed to playing a personal role in the Levy case and ominously boasted about his ability to make people disappear. Beyond these disturbing claims, the senator accused him of substance abuse, illegal weapon possession while on duty, and embezzling $50,000 from her campaign.
The intensifying dispute paints a picture of fear and intimidation, with Alvarado-Gil admitting to living in “constant fear” of Condit and his relatives, perceiving a possible connection to the Levy murder.
Chad Condit’s legal action details his claims of sexual exploitation and misuse by Alvarado-Gil, which reportedly led to physical injuries requiring medical attention. He alleges this abuse culminated with his dismissal on December 31, 2023.
The situation is further complicated by the historical confusion surrounding the Levy case. Ingmar Guandique, initially convicted for Levy’s murder in 2010, saw his verdict overturned in 2015, and prosecutors later dropped the charges, leading to his deportation in 2017.
Adding to the senator’s challenges, she faces another lawsuit regarding a breach of First Amendment rights by investigative firm owner Kelley Coelho, who was allegedly expelled from a press conference.
These legal entanglements arrive amid political turbulence for Alvarado-Gil, who recently switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party, citing alignment with her constituency’s values as her primary motivation. This party change has sparked critique from colleagues within both parties, questioning her decision-making and suitability for her role.
As the cases progress, responses remain pending from both the offices of Alvarado-Gil and law firm Fisher and Phillips, while Condit’s representatives at Schimmel and Parks have yet to comment.
With the primary elections approaching, local politics and these legal dramas could intersect, especially as Republican Jeramy Young has announced his candidacy, setting the stage for a deeply contested race.
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