Yesterday, we reported on the latest scandal from Florida's 16th Congressional District.   Rep. Tim Mahoney, who succeeded Mark Foley, has been accused of paying "hush money" to a "former mistress."  The latest development in this breaking scandal is that Rep. Mahoney has asked for an ethics investigation of himself:

Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.) said Monday afternoon that he wants the House Ethics Committee to look into a report that he paid a former mistress more than $120,000 in hush money.
 
In a statement, Mahoney didn’t directly address the ABC News report, but said, “I am confident that when the facts are presented that I will be vindicated.”
 
ABC reported that Mahoney engaged in an affair with a former campaign and congressional staffer and then paid her off when she threatened to sue.
 
“I was notified this afternoon about a story that ran on ABC News’ website reporting allegations about a former employee,” Mahoney said. “While these allegations are based on hearsay, I believe that my constituents need a full accounting. As such, I have requested the House Ethics Committee to review these allegations.