Al and Tipper Gore Through The Years

Al and Tipper Gore have not spoken publically about the allegations made by Molly Haggerty, a masseuse in Oregon, that the former Vice President demanded sexual favors during a 2006 massage in a hotel. A spokesman for Al Gore says he "unequivocally and emphatically denied this accusation." Now People magazine reports that a friend of the former Second Lady says she too does not believe the charges. "Tipper has known about these allegations since Al found out about them himself. She has known that massage has been very much a part of his health regimen for many, many, many years. She doesn't believe any of the allegations that this woman [Hagerty] is making and they played no role whatsoever in their decision to separate," People magazine quotes. (Getty Images)