Patricia Allen

Patricia Allen formerly worked for Florida Democratic Congressman Tim Mahoney, and allegedly had an affair with the married representative. ABC News reported that Mahoney paid Allen $121,000 in a settlement.ABC News: Congressman's $121,000 Payoff... (Oct 13, 2008) The network also published audio of a phone call, allegedly between Mahoney and Allen, on their website.ABC News Audio: Florida Congressman Mahoney Fires Mistress During the conversation, Mahoney promised Allen a $50,000-a-year job for two years.ABC News: Congressman's $121,000... (Oct 13, 2008)

Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, called for an investigation of Mahoney's conduct by the House Ethics Committee. Mahoney issued a similar request.CBS News: Pelosi Calls For Ethics Probe Of Mahoney (October 13, 2008)