Thomas Athans

Thomas Athans is a democratic talk-radio host and husband Michigan's Sen. Debbie Stabenow. In February 2008, Athans was stopped by police who were investigating an internet-based prostitution ring. Athans admitted that he paid 20-year-old Alycia Martin $150 for sex. In exchange for his cooperation in an investigation into an prostitution ring, Athans was not charged.NY Post: Senator's Hubby Admits He Paid Hooker (April 3, 2008)

The prostitute, Martin, was arrested. In February 2009, Martin was sent to jail for five days because she violated her probation.NY Post: Senator's Hubby Admits He Paid Hooker (April 3, 2008)Freep.com: Woman in prostitution case gets 5 days in jail (February 6, 2009)

In exchange for his cooperation in an investigation into internet-based prostitution, Athans was not charged. The young woman he was with, Alycia Martin, was charged with misdemeanor trespassing. and sentenced to six months of probation. On February 6, 2009, Martin was sentenced to five days in jail for missing mandatory drug an alcohol testing.Freep.com: Woman in prostitution case gets 5 days in jail (February 6, 2009)