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Geoffrey Knoop is Ms. Albert's partner for the last 16 years. Mr. Knoop, whose 25-year-old half-sister Savannah Knoop was unmasked by The New York Times last month as the public face of JT Leroy, said that he had come forward out of concern for his son, family members and others affected by what he called an all-consuming web of deceit. Geoffrey Knoop, 39, a rock musician and Ms. Albert's partner for the last 16 years. Mr. Knoop said that he played an important role in the creation of JT Leroy, who developed a cult literary following. He said that it was unexpected and did not expect it to reach such levels, but admitted that it was over now.  If Mr. Knoop is to share in any of the monies generated by JT Leroy's books and films, he might need to demonstrate that he was an integral part of the deception. Mr. Knoop's account also sheds light on one of the most confounding aspects of the Leroy story, the involvement of a Bay Area psychologist, Dr. Terrence Owens, whom JT Leroy is often credited with starting his writing career.