Big Head DC, the blog that is claiming a male escort is behind Senator Trent Lott's recent abrupt resignation, has fired back at claims by the escort, Benjamin Nicholas, that quotes in Big Head DC's item were “fabricated”.

Now, Big Head DC has published his entire email exchange with Nicholas.

The exchange DOES NOT yet provide any real evidence that there was a relationship between Nicholas and Trent Lott, however, it's certain to be picked apart in minute detail, such as this remark:

Nicholas: “I'm a blogger as well, so I'm well aware that nothing in this world is ever truly ‘off-record.' Trent is going through his fair share of scrutiny right now and I don't want to add to it. All I can say at this point is no comment. It's the professional thing for me to do.”

Addressing Senator Lott as “Trent” seems to imply that the lawmaker was more than a passing acquaintance, but that's pretty much all I can glean from the exchange.

Big Head DC adds: “It is of course Nicholas' way of framing his answers in these e-mails, i.e. ‘no current affiliation with Lott,' referring to the senator as Trent, etc. that has helped lead many today to question why Nicholas has decided to backtrack. Perhaps he had promised an exclusive to another publication, and accidentally dropped the ball? Perhaps some of his current clients became frightened, so he decided to try to make the story go away? Or perhaps he has felt some other sorts of pressure. We do not know at this point. But, rest assured, we are working to find out.”

The E-mails Benjamin Nicholas Says He Didn't Send [big head dc]

Previously”
The Latest on the Trent Lott Gay Escort Rumors [tr]
Is a Male Escort Behind Trent Lott's Resignation? [tr]