Bob Allen (born 1958) is an American Republican politician and member of the

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from 2000 until 2008, representing the 32nd district. His district included portions of Brevard and

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Counties. Between 2003 and 2006, Allen voted over 90 percent of the time with the Christian Coalition. Allen was charged in 2007 with solicitation of a male police officer in a park restroom. He was found guilty and sentenced to six months' probation and fined. At the urging of Republican leaders, he resigned.

Early life and education

Born in 1958, Allen was raised in Florida and received his

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degree from

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Political career

Before being elected to the Florida House, Allen served as executive director of Martin County's Economic Council. He made headlines in 2007 after being arrested for offering $20 for the opportunity to perform

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on an undercover male

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Fox News, July 27, 2007. in the restroom of a public park and was released on bail. Since the time of his arrest, Allen maintained his innocence, stating that he believed the undercover police officer was trying to rob him, and that he only offered to perform oral sex because he felt intimidated by the muscular police officer. Allen was convicted on November 9, 2007, and sentenced to six months' probation, and was fined $250. He submitted his letter of resignation on November 16, 2007, which went into effect when his successor was elected on February 26, 2008.

Florida House of Representatives

Rep. Allen served on the following committees: *Committee on Energy *Environmental and Natural Resources Council In 2009, ''

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'' listed Allen among other conservative and liberal politicians who were caught in sex scandals.

References

External links

Florida House of Representatives profile
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