Fla. politician charged with offering hummer
by shoyu.
Florida state Rep. Bob Allen is accused of offering an undercover police officer $20 for oral sex in a public restroom. Allen posted bail but could get 60 days in the county jail if convicted.
Allen is a Republican who lives on Merritt Island. He has been in office since 2000.
Allen is a former Little League volunteer who also donated time to the Boys and Girls Club, serving on its board of directors. Allen is married and has a teenaged daughter.
Allen was in Veteran's Memorial Park about 3 p.m. Wednesday in Titusville when police say him enter the restroom three times.
A plainclothes officer entered the restroom and Allen made allegedly propositioned him.
In 2004, he told FLORIDA TODAY that he was seeking re-election "to continue the positive direction and successes we've achieved during my first two terms."
The charges are one count of solicitation for prostitution and a second-degree misdemeanor.
Last year, Republican Rep. Mark Foley of Florida was involved in page sex scandal. Foley claim he had been abused by a Catholic priest as a child and entered rehab for an alcohol problem. Foley eventually resigned.
Allen-sponsored legislation
HOUSE BILL 1475 Sponsor: Rep. Bob Allen (R-Merritt Island). This bill broadens the scope of Section 800.04 of the Florida Statutes. That section specifically addresses “lewd or lascivious exhibition,” including public masturbation. HB 1475 broadens the scope of 800.04 to include lewd
acts committed in the presence of those of any age.
Related links
Allen's official site
Site with HB1475
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