State Rep. Arrested In Sex Sting

State Rep. Bob Allen was arrested Wednesday after offering to perform oral sex for $20 on an undercover male police officer, authorities said.

Veteran's Memorial Park was under surveillance when Allen, R-Merritt Island, was seen coming in and out of a restroom three times, Lt. Todd Hutchinson said.

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. Brevard County jail officials said Allen posted a $500 bond.

An e-mail sent to Allen and telephone messages left by The Associated Press on his cell phone and at his office were not immediately returned. It was not known if he had an attorney.

While being transported to jail, Allen told WFTV Channel 9 that the situation was "a very big misunderstanding."

Allen, a married father of one, was elected to the Florida House in 2000. He was chairman of the House Committee on Energy.

[weareone2]

Thanks for copying the song by wadyaknow. I probably wouldn't have looked at msgs far enough back to see it.

I agree, it's great, and should be sent to Weird Al and also to the Capital Steps.

[gunownerdan]

There really isn't much difference between a politician and a prostitute so it's only natural for those people to wh0re themselves out at any chance they get.

[hwk_i67]

wadyaknow,

OMGLMFAO!!! Effing priceless!!!!

[killtheliars]

what is with all of the gay politicians in florida? It is pretty disturbing. Can we offer to give florida to Cuba?

[infidel_us]

"While being transported to jail, Allen told WFTV Channel 9 that the situation was "a very big misunderstanding."

My God.....what is happening to us? I would LOVE to hear how this is all a "big misunderstanding."

"Hi, I'm trying to quit smoking and I need something to pop in my mouth. Can you help me out?" Expose them ALL!!!!

Since my party is dead for '08, we may as well clean house and gear up for 2010.

[starleo146]

Pesos what s happening to the south man

[starleo146]

Now Mc Cain knows where all his campaign money went ironic isn't it he really knows how to hire them and he wanted to be pres.

[ekucrew]

....and the family values hits just keep on 'acomin....
The GOP egg on the face is getting bad...they need to get some new chickens.

[abbe7]

"Would you please post a picture of the cop so we can all get a really good howl...
Posted by jsilver2th at 03:08 PM : Jul 12, 2007"

Just found one ...

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/blfunnypic10.htm

[theusa1st]

All these congressional s - e - x scandals are getting hard to swallow..........