Gonzales says he was blackmailed over alleged staffer affair

TL;DR
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he was blackmailed by someone threatening to reveal an alleged affair with a staffer, while he denies the affair and any misconduct.
- Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died AP News
- Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself The New York Times
- Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges The Washington Post
- 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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