A staff member for Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) who died last year after lighting herself on fire had allegedly had an affair with the congressman, according to the staffer’s estranged husband.
Gonzales, who faces a tough primary challenge from the right in his sprawling district along the border, has denied any improper relationship with the aide, Regina Ann Santos-Aviles. Addressing the matter at an event last year, the married father of six said the “rumors are completely untruthful.” His office did not respond to repeated requests for comment Thursday.
