Mahoney Asks For Ethics Investigation into Allegations Over Former Mistress

Just hours after ABCNews.com reported that he had agree to pay $121,000 to a former staffer and mistress, Rep. Tim Mahoney issued a statement asking the House Ethics Committee to conduct an investigation, The Hill reports.

The Democrat who won the infamous Mark Foley’s seat in Florida, didn’t exactly deny the charges.

“I am confident that when the facts are presented that I will be vindicated,” Mahoney said in a statement released this afternoon.

“I was notified this afternoon about a story that ran on ABC News’ website reporting allegations about a former employee,” Mahoney stated. “While these allegations are based on hearsay, I believe that my constituents need a full accounting. As such, I have requested the House Ethics Committee review these allegations.”