Tony Gonzales Responds After Text Messages About Affair Made Public
Summary
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales says he is being blackmailed by the husband of a former staffer with whom he allegedly had an affair. The staffer, Regi Santos-Aviles, died by suicide in September 2024. Text messages have surfaced suggesting the affair, and Gonzales has shared an email indicating a request for a $300,000 settlement to keep the matter private.Key Facts
- Congressman Tony Gonzales claims he is being blackmailed by the husband of his former staffer.
- The staffer, Regina Ann "Regi" Santos-Aviles, set herself on fire outside her home and died in September 2024.
- Text messages imply Gonzales had a romantic relationship with Santos-Aviles.
- Gonzales shared an email suggesting the staffer's husband asked for $300,000 to keep silent about the affair.
- The husband's lawyer considered a lawsuit under the Congressional Accountability Act, which allows claims up to $300,000 for workplace issues.
- Gonzales denies the accusations and suggests his political opponents are exploiting the situation.
- Santos-Aviles' affair reportedly added to her depression, but there's no evidence linking it to her death.
- A former staff member knew about the affair but only spoke out after resigning from Gonzales' office.
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