ABC: Mahoney Had Mistress Serve as a “Tease” For Donors

by Stephan Tawney on October 24, 2008

Rep. Tim Mahoney’s day just got a little worse. The Florida Democrat, looking to hold on to his seat in Florida’s 16th Congressional district, may have used his mistress to “tease” potential donors to his campaign.

Current and former members of the staff of Congressman Tim Mahoney (D-Fla) say he has yet to come completely clean about his multiple affairs, abusive behavior and alleged ethical lapses…

But a document obtained by ABC News reveals new allegations of threatening behavior and sexual harassment toward a female staffer, that go far beyond Mahoney’s public confession, including claims that he urged one of his mistresses to serve as a “tease” for big donors.

The former Congressional staff member, Patricia Allen, was paid $121,000 by Mahoney after she was fired and threatened to sue…

The settlement was reached after Allen hired a lawyer who sent the Congressman a “demand” letter, listing specific examples of Mahoney’s alleged “gross misconduct” and “stalking” including:

“a) Calling Allen late in the evenings and demanding “phone sex;”

b) Demanding that Allen answer his calls or face termination;

c) Demanding that Allen attend fundraisers and “tease c-ck” to bring in more donations from the male members of the public;

d) Demanding that Allen engage in sexual conduct with another woman for his enjoyment.”

The allegations are backed by recorded phone calls, current and former staffers tell ABC News. What a sick, twisted little man. Using his mistress to tease male members of the public into donating to his campaign? Hopefully this ass will be voted out of Congress.



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