Deval Patrick just can't seem to catch a break. Last week the details of Patrick's involvement in the Benjamin LaGuer rape case were dominating. This week, just days after the news of ex-Boston City Councilor David Scondras' arrest in an underage sex sting, we find out that Patrick attended a political barbeque at Scondras' home. The Boston Herald reports:

Deval Patrick attended a political barbecue at the home of accused child predator David Scondras this summer, where he milled with Cambridge activists while they enjoyed burgers and hot dogs.

The event, by the Progressive Democrats of Cambridge, was held Aug. 27 at the home of Scondras, a former Boston city councilor who was accused this week of being a sexual cyber-predator.

An e-mail invitation Scondras sent for the barbecue urged people to “come talk to lots of local politicians, ask them tough questions and get some free FOOD.” Scondras, a Patrick supporter, told the Herald yesterday the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful dropped by with Cambridge Mayor Kenneth E. Reeves after a Caribbean parade.

“I didn’t ask him to come by. I was completely surprised,” he said.

Lesley Phillips, chairwoman of the Progressive Democrats of Cambridge, said Scondras’ home was close to the parade and he had a back yard. “There’s no connection beyond that,” she said.

Reeves told the Herald Patrick met Scondras for the first time at the barbecue, which he said was attended by 10 people. Those there said Patrick stayed 30 minutes.

Since last week, Deval Patrick has be shown to have very unhelpful ties to a rapist, a cop killer, and a child predator--a regular motley crew. Patrick is already showing a hit from the Benjamin LaGuer scandal, and his troubles don't yet seem to be over.