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Oklahoma pastor and former congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer acknowledged an affair from 2022 in a Daily Mail interview, apologized to his wife, Trump, constituents and his church, and announced he is suspending his campaign and taking a sabbatical from preaching as he steps back from politics; Trump later withdrew his endorsement and backed Mark Tedford in the race for Oklahoma’s 1st District.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS agent, received a life sentence without parole after being convicted of orchestrating a deadly catfishing plot that killed his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan in their Virginia home; the scheme also involved au pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter and got 10 years after cooperating with prosecutors. Banfield was found guilty in February on two counts of aggravated murder, a firearms charge, and child endangerment. A judge described the crimes as cruel and calculated. Magalhaes testified for the prosecution; Banfield pled innocence, claiming the system failed him, and he has 30 days to appeal.
Gayle King recounted on Call Her Daddy how she returned home from travel to find her husband William Bumpus with a close family friend, confronted him, and learned of the affair. She told the ex-friend’s husband about it, describing the confrontation and the shock of discovering the betrayal as part of a larger discussion about trust and divorce.
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation after a court appearance stemming from a confrontation with his executive assistant, whom he had an inappropriate relationship with and who disclosed the affair after he was fired.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will retire as the House considers expelling him over an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, ending his bid for reelection amid the scandal.
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema acknowledged having a romantic relationship with her security guard and asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the affair.
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledged an affair with her former bodyguard in a North Carolina court filing seeking to dismiss an 'alienation of affection' lawsuit. The filing describes the relationship as romantic and intimate, says it occurred outside North Carolina, notes it began in May 2024 in California, and references communications across multiple states. The suit, filed by the bodyguard’s estranged wife, seeks damages, while Sinema's filing argues the court lacks jurisdiction since the alleged conduct did not take place in NC.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said he will not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who died by self-immolation. He will continue to serve the remainder of this Congress, with a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera looming. The move comes as House GOP leaders pressed him to withdraw and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into potential sexual misconduct and improper favoritism related to his congressional office.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped his bid for reelection after admitting an affair with a former aide who later died by suicide. He said he would not seek reelection this Congress but will finish his term, as the GOP runoff against Brandon Herrera proceeds with Democrat Katy Padilla Stout in November. The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation, and leadership urged him to withdraw amid questions about the affair and power dynamics. The case involved texts between Gonzales and the aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, who died in September after setting herself on fire; the district is the Texas 23rd, a GOP-leaning seat along the U.S.-Mexico border.
US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged an extramarital affair with married aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last year, calling it a 'mistake' and a 'lapse in judgement' as the House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry into possible sexual misconduct and favoritism; the disclosure comes ahead of a GOP primary runoff and amid calls from fellow Republicans for his resignation, with text messages reportedly showing him seeking a sexy photo and Santos-Aviles’s husband alleging workplace turmoil after the affair's discovery. Gonzales says the aide's death was unrelated and that he did not reward her with special privileges.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales publicly acknowledged a past relationship with a former staffer who later died by suicide, calling it a lapse in judgment as the House Ethics Committee opens an investigation into possible sexual misconduct; he denies involvement in the staffer’s death, argues the controversy is politically motivated, and says he plans to stay in the GOP primary runoff.
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.
Adrian Aviles, husband of Rep. Tony Gonzales’ late staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, told CNN’s Erin Burnett on OutFront that the congressman is a “predator” and released text messages alleging an affair. Gonzales denies the affair and says he’s being blackmailed, insisting he will not resign as some Republicans call for it ahead of a primary election; Santos-Aviles died by suicide last year. Aviles says his motive is to reveal facts, not politics.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said he would not resign amid reports he had an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide, including allegations of explicit texts; he declined to confirm the affair and said he’s being blackmailed. The case is under a House ethics review, with some GOP colleagues calling for his resignation and others urging patience as details emerge. Gonzales is one week from a high-stakes primary against Brandon Herrera, while House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, is involved in addressing the matter.
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign amid affair allegations, signaling he intends to remain in Congress despite scrutiny and pressure.