Cody Castagna was involved in a sex scandal with former Washington State Representative Richard Curtis. The two had sex in a hotel room in Spokane, and Castagna allegedly attempted to blackmail Curtis after discovering his political position. Castagna was charged with six felonies, including extortion and theft.Qnews: Cody Castagna's attorney calls charges 'laughable' as client pleads not guilty in Curtis affair (January 15, 2008) All of them were dropped in June, 2008.The Columbian: Charges dropped in Richard Curtis case (June 16, 2008)

1. Two counts of second-degree extortion
2. One count of conspiracy to commit second-degree extortion
3. Three counts of second-degree theftQnews: Cody Castagna's attorney calls charges 'laughable' as client pleads not guilty in Curtis affair (January 15, 2008)