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Allen was arrested on the afternoon of [[July 11]], [[2007]] at Veterans Memorial Park in [[Titusville, Florida]] for solicitation of [[prostitution]] from an undercover, male police officer.<ref>[http://www.local6.com/problemsolvers/13664897/detail.html "Fla. State Representative Accused Of Soliciting Sex In Men's Room"], Local6.com news, July 11, 2007</ref> He was released from the county jail after posting a $500 bond. <ref>[http://www.wftv.com/download/2007/0712/13672104.pdf Police arrest form (pdf)], Titusville Police Department, July 11, 2007</ref><ref name=out>[http://www.planetout.com/news/article.html?2007/08/06/1 "Fla. Rep. Bob Allen: Fear made me offer sex"], planetout.com, August 6, 2007</ref> Allen has consistently stated that he was not seeking sex; instead, he believed the undercover police officer was trying to rob him, and was playing along because he was afraid<ref>[http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=52705 Florida State Rep. Bob Allen resigns amidst sex conviction] Associated Press, as reprinted in EDGE Boston, November 20, 2007</ref>. Allen was convicted on [[November 9]], [[2007]]. After being sentenced on [[November 15]], [[2007]] to six months of probation, a $250 fine, court costs and $245 restitution to Titusville Police Department <ref>[http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2007/nov/15/no-jail-time-rep-bob-allen/ No jail time for Rep. Bob Allen] Orlando Sentinel, 15 November 2007</ref> |
Allen was arrested on the afternoon of [[July 11]], [[2007]] at Veterans Memorial Park in [[Titusville, Florida]] for solicitation of [[prostitution]] from an undercover, male police officer.<ref>[http://www.local6.com/problemsolvers/13664897/detail.html "Fla. State Representative Accused Of Soliciting Sex In Men's Room"], Local6.com news, July 11, 2007</ref> He was released from the county jail after posting a $500 bond. <ref>[http://www.wftv.com/download/2007/0712/13672104.pdf Police arrest form (pdf)], Titusville Police Department, July 11, 2007</ref><ref name=out>[http://www.planetout.com/news/article.html?2007/08/06/1 "Fla. Rep. Bob Allen: Fear made me offer sex"], planetout.com, August 6, 2007</ref> Allen has consistently stated that he was not seeking sex; instead, he believed the undercover police officer was trying to rob him, and was playing along because he was afraid<ref>[http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=52705 Florida State Rep. Bob Allen resigns amidst sex conviction] Associated Press, as reprinted in EDGE Boston, November 20, 2007</ref>. Allen was convicted on [[November 9]], [[2007]]. After being sentenced on [[November 15]], [[2007]] to six months of probation, a $250 fine, court costs and $245 restitution to Titusville Police Department <ref>[http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2007/nov/15/no-jail-time-rep-bob-allen/ No jail time for Rep. Bob Allen] Orlando Sentinel, 15 November 2007</ref> He resigned from the Florida House of Representatives on [[November 16]], [[2007]] --> |
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Bob Allen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 32nd district | |
| Assumed office January 25, 2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Beth Elaine Allen |
| Residence | Merritt Island |
| Profession | Economic Development/Education |
Bob Allen (born 1958) is former American politician who was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 until 2007, representing Florida's 32nd district. His district included portions of Brevard and Orange Counties.
He made headlines in 2007 after being arrested for offering $20 for the opportunity to perform fellatio on an undercover male police officer.[1] From the time of his arrest, Allen has maintained his innocence.
Early life and education
Born in 1958, Allen was raised in Florida, and received his Associate of Arts degree from Valencia Community College.
Political career
Florida House of Representatives
Rep. Allen served on the following committees:
- Committee on Energy
- Environmental and Natural Resources Council
During his term, he was noted for his opposition to high-speed rail in Florida.[2]
Allen was co-chair of Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign in Florida[3], but resigned following his conviction.
References
- ^ Florida State Representative Accused of Offering to Perform Oral Sex Claims Innocence Fox News, July 27, 2007
- ^ Bush renews plea to lawmakers to effectively kill bullet train, by Gary Fineout, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, December 5, 2002, retrieved (via accessmylibrary.com) June 15, 2009
- ^ Florida State Representative Accused of Offering to Perform Oral Sex Claims Innocence Fox News, July 27, 2007