Article: Michael Kennedy kin talks to investigators Said to have urged end to sitter liaison

A cousin of Michael Kennedy who could provide critical information about whether Kennedy had a sexual relationship with an underage baby sitter was interviewed by investigators for 3 1/2 hours yesterday.

Michael Skakel, who worked with Kennedy at Citizens' Energy Corp., cooperated with Norfolk County prosecutors, answering "all relevant questions," according to sources familiar with the session.

As Norfolk District Attorney Jeffrey S. Locke probes whether Kennedy committed statutory rape by having sex with the young woman before she was 16 -- the age of consent -- Skakel has emerged as a vital player in the drama. Skakel, who also is friendly with the baby sitter's parents, Paul and June ...

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