Court documents filed in St. Paul, Minn. He is currently sitting with the opposition as an independent. The year-old was arrested while in Minnesota representing the province at a conference on cross-border issues. Officers there had posted a fake ad on an online site for escorts and massage services called backpage. Police reported Allen responded to the ad over the Internet and information was exchanged through cellphone texts about when and where he would meet two female undercover officers.
He then began to undress when other officers entered the room and arrested him. Paul trip and was lonely. The Opposition Wildrose party called for Allen to resign as soon as he was charged, saying he couldn't function as a public representative while facing criminal charges. After his arrest in the summer, Redford told reporters she was "disgusted" by Allen's actions.
This is an issue that is very close to my heart," Redford said at the time. It's not at all the standard of conduct I would expect from anyone in our caucus. Redford said she demanded that Allen reimburse the government for all the expenses he incurred on the trip and said later he had done so.
Stay on top of what's happening on the Hill with Rachel Aiello's twice-weekly updates on the minority Parliament when it's in session. Nanos on the Numbers gives you the latest political, business and social trends. He must also serve one year probation. He was originally charged with a more serious gross misdemeanour offence. In a statement issued Wednesday, Allen stated he considers the matter closed. Allen is single with grown adult children. The NDP has said Allen should resign if convicted.
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