Gonzales faces fresh affair allegations tied to aide’s suicide
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A Texas congressman, Rep. Tony Gonzales, is accused by the estranged husband of his former aide Regina Santos-Aviles of having had an affair with her before her death by self-immolation. Gonzales denies the relationship; a lawyer says he has seen texts to that effect, though The Washington Post could not verify them. The allegations surface as Gonzales fights a tight primary against Brandon Herrera and as critics question ethics and potential use of taxpayer funds, with the accuser’s lawyer framing the matter as a political issue rather than blackmail.
- Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges The Washington Post
- Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself The New York Times
- Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died News4JAX
- Salacious allegations jolt Texas GOP race ahead of closely watched primary MS NOW
- Months before death by suicide, aide texted colleague she had an affair with her boss, Rep. Tony Gonzales CBS News
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