Allen's arrest on Wednesday came days after a key Southern supporter
of McCain opponent Rudy Giuliani, U.S. Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana,
was identified as a client of a Washington, D.C., escort service.
"It just seems sad and tragic," Gov. Charlie Crist said Thursday when
asked in Miami about Allen's arrest.
Veteran's Memorial Park was under surveillance when Allen was seen
coming in and out of a restroom three times, said police Lt. Todd
Hutchinson.
Allen, 48, then approached an undercover officer and was arrested.
He has been charged with solicitation for prostitution, which has a
maximum penalty of one year in jail.
From The Associated Press, 7/13/07:
http://www.miamiherald.com/775/story/167707.html
Florida lawmaker plans to fight prostitution charge
TITUSVILLE, Fla. --
A Republican state lawmaker charged with offering to perform oral sex
for $20 on an undercover male police officer vowed Thursday to defend
himself in court and said he would not resign from office.
"I am filing a not guilty plea. I am vigorously going to fight this,"
State Rep. Bob Allen, a co-chair of Republican presidential candidate
John McCain's campaign in Florida, said at a news conference.
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Lots o' luck
Harry
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