Rep. Tim Mahoney, Accused Of Paying Mistress $100k+, Apologizes To Family, Denies Wrongdoing

A day after Rep. Tim Mahoney was accused of paying mistress Patricia Allen $121,000 in hush money, the Florida politician claimed “full responsibility” for his actions and apologized to his family without directly admitting to an affair. He also denied any legal misconduct, suggesting he would be cleared by a House Ethics Committee investigation, which he’s requested. “I want to be clear that I have not misused campaign funds and I am confident that when all the facts come to life I will be completely vindicated.”

Ironically, Mahoney, a Democrat, fills the seat formerly held by Republican Mark Foley, who infamously resigned after accusations of sexual misconduct with adolescent Congressional pages. As of now, Mahoney is still planning to run for re-election in November against Republican Tom Rooney.

[Photo: Congressional Quarterly]