Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A staff member for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who died last year after setting herself on fire, was alleged by her estranged husband to have had an affair with the congressman.
- Rep. Gonzales, who is facing a strong primary challenge from the right in his border district, has denied any improper relationship with Santos-Aviles.
- Gonzales, a married father of six, publicly called the rumors "completely untruthful" at an event last year.
- His office did not respond to multiple requests for comment regarding the allegations.
