Gonzales admits affair with aide who died by suicide as ethics probe looms
TL;DR
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, calling it a mistake, while facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual misconduct and favoritism; the disclosure came as he contested a Texas 23rd District runoff, with results showing a swing against him, and he defended staying in office and continuing his campaign.
- Rep. Tony Gonzales, forced into runoff, admits to affair with aide who died by suicide The Texas Tribune
- Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with staffer who died by suicide CNBC
- Texas lawmaker admits he had affair with aide who died by suicide The Guardian
- Gonzales Admits Affair as Republicans Move to Censure Him The New York Times
- US Rep. Tony Gonzales and activist Brandon Herrera will head to a runoff for Texas’ 23rd District CNN
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