Congressman Tim Mahoney: Sex, money and politics?
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WINK News
Story Created:
Oct 13, 2008 at 5:26 PM EST
Story Updated:
Oct 14, 2008 at 12:52 AM EST
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - A Southwest Florida US Representative is accused of having an extra marital affair, then paying to keep it quiet. Congressman Tim Mahoney represents District 16, including parts of Charlotte County. ABC released a report Monday morning alleging Congressman Tim Mahoney had an affair with a staff member and paid her $121,000.
According to ABC, current and former Mahoney staff members say the congressman first began having an affair with 50-year-old Patricia Allen in 2006.
ABC reports Mahoney met Allen on the campaign trail. After his election Allen worked on Mahoney’s congressional staff making $36,000 a year. In the report, friends of Allen say she wanted to break off the affair after learning Mahoney was allegedly involved in other extra-marital relationships. Allen’s friends say that's when Mahoney fired Allen. She hired a lawyer and threatened to sue Mahoney for more than a million dollars. In March Mahoney allegedly agreed to pay the $121,000 in hush money.
Mahoney Statement
Stuart, Fla. - In response to ABC News' report, Congressman Mahoney released the following statement:
"I was notified this afternoon about a story that ran on ABC News' website reporting allegations about a former employee. While these allegations are based on hearsay, I believe that my constituents need a full accounting. As such, I have requested the House Ethics Committee to review these allegations. I am confident that when the facts are presented that I will be vindicated."
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 6:37 PM Misty wrote ...
Swift Boys??? Give me a break!! If he was a Republican this would be head line news, with everyone demanding his resignation. Remenber who he replaced? After the election Tim Foley was found of no wrong doing.
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 9:55 AM Rebecca wrote ...
Sounds like all of us have already convicted him. Let's see how it plays out before we make him quit. I've seen how a 'woman scorned' can act, so let's be sure first.
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 6:01 AM CFT wrote ...
Time to resign!
Monday, Oct 13 at 10:04 PM Steve wrote ...
Well, Bill Clinton set the standard.
Monday, Oct 13 at 8:29 PM CCADTI wrote ...
Another low life politician only in it for himself. Seems to be commonplace at every level.
Monday, Oct 13 at 7:48 PM Eliot S. wrote ...
he should do what I did...just quit already
Monday, Oct 13 at 6:48 PM Mickey B wrote ...
Sounds like the Swift Boys at work.
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