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riversedge

(70,359 posts)
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 03:55 PM Feb 2018

British newspaper says Utah Rep. Jon Stanard resigned after meeting call girl twice for sex

Source: Salt Lake Tribune




By Lee Davidson By Taylor W. Anderson
· 2 hours ago

A British newspaper reported Thursday that Rep. Jon Stanard, R-St. George, resigned abruptly Tuesday after he met a Salt Lake City call girl twice for sex, and it released racy texts that it says he sent to her.

The Daily Mail of London said call girl Brie Taylor claims Stanard paid her for sex during two business trips to Salt Lake City in 2017. Taylor claims he paid her $250 for each of the one-hour sessions in June and August — on dates when the Legislature held interim meetings.

Stanard is married and voted for stricter laws against pornography. He also said on his website — which has since been deleted — “I am a strong advocate for conservative family values. I am pro life, as well as for traditional marriage.”
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Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2018/02/08/british-newspaper-says-rep-jon-stanard-resigned-after-meeting-call-girl-twice-for-sex/



Daily Mail has been busy. They were right about the WH aide yesterday.




And another article about this.




https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900009750/resigned-utah-house-member-paid-escort-for-sex-daily-mail-reports.html

Resigned Utah House member paid escort for sex, Daily Mail reports
By
Dennis Romboy
Lisa Riley Roche
Published: February 8, 2018 10:54 am






....................Stanard told the Associated Press on Wednesday that his father has terminal cancer and he resigned to spend time with him out of state. He did not immediately respond to a text for comment Thursday.

His attorney, Wally Bugden, told the Mail, "Given the current climate in this country with misconduct allegations and the way things are happening in the media right now, there isn't any explanation that my client could give that would overcome the shadow of these allegations. He has resigned his office."


Taylor in a text message said her interview was exclusive to Shanti Das, a reporter with the South West News Service, or SWNS, a newswire service started in the United Kingdom and expanded to the United States.

Das, who is based in New York, declined to say whether she was paid for the story.

"I don't really see how that's relevant," she said.


"We're sharing Brie's story on her behalf. She contacted us wanting to share her story," Das said. "Brie has spoken to us. She didn't want to speak to anyone else."..................................








St. George lawmaker abruptly quits from the Utah State Legislature



http://fox13now.com/2018/02/07/st-george-lawmaker-abruptly-quits-from-the-utah-state-legislature/



Posted 12:22 pm, February 7, 2018, by Ben Winslow


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Rep. Jon Stanard, R-St. George

SALT LAKE CITY — A state lawmaker has abruptly quit the Utah State Legislature in the middle of the session.

Rep. Jon Stanard, R-St. George, resigned on late Tuesday. A statement released by House Speaker Greg Hughes’ office cited “personal and family reasons.”

“We will honor his request for privacy, and ask that others do the same. We wish Jon and his family the best at this time,” the Speaker’s office said in a statement.

The Associated Press reported Rep. Stanard had told them his father had terminal cancer and he was resigning to spend more time with him.
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British newspaper says Utah Rep. Jon Stanard resigned after meeting call girl twice for sex (Original Post) riversedge Feb 2018 OP
No wonder he had to pay for sex cilla4progress Feb 2018 #1
And now ladies and gentlemen- we have a new definition for - asiliveandbreathe Feb 2018 #2
So which gibraltar72 Feb 2018 #11
Wait - that's not allowed? I thought that was allowed! dchill Feb 2018 #3
Imagine it's true, and certainly hope so. Hortensis Feb 2018 #4
Did he claim the payments on his expense account? guillaumeb Feb 2018 #5
If true, shouldn't he get a mulligan? hatrack Feb 2018 #6
Why did Hillary email him into doing this? IronLionZion Feb 2018 #7
Wow!!!!! spanone Feb 2018 #8
Imagine the possibilities maxrandb Feb 2018 #9
Are his wives mad at him? gibraltar72 Feb 2018 #10
The Daily Mail needs to open a branch office in Utah! CanonRay Feb 2018 #12
Geez! That fiendish glee in his "face!" If his sick dad sees him beaming at him, he'll vomit! Judi Lynn Feb 2018 #13
Is washing the toilet seat at home with industrial strength bleach... magicarpet Feb 2018 #14
Good one! He may need to scrape it off with something sharp, like an ice-remover before soaking. Judi Lynn Feb 2018 #17
I heard he tried to call Stormy Daniels. edbermac Feb 2018 #15
Repressed sexual frustration, I'm sure. ffr Feb 2018 #16
The new face of hypocrisy. TBH almost any picture of a repub will serve that purpose as well. PaulRevere08 Feb 2018 #18
Hey, cut the guy some slack. It's not as if he married them! Rollo Feb 2018 #19
he didn't pay her nearly enough.... dhill926 Feb 2018 #20
Jolly Good the Brits are helping us get rid of flamingdem Feb 2018 #21
I don't care what consulting adults do Skittles Feb 2018 #22
And another one.... pbmus Feb 2018 #23
Utah House Republican under investigation for allegations he used campaign funds on prostitute Judi Lynn Feb 2018 #24
I want to give one of my DU hearts to the FBI. Corgigal Feb 2018 #25
I am surprised he wasn't caught paying a man. nycbos Feb 2018 #26
It's happened more than reich-wingers like to admit. n/t Judi Lynn Feb 2018 #28
What? A hypocritical, family values preaching Republican? You don't say. LonePirate Feb 2018 #27
Faith, Family & Hookers. lunasun Feb 2018 #29
Creepy hypocrite gademocrat7 Feb 2018 #30
Why is the Daily Mail getting all the scoops? mainer Feb 2018 #31
Taxpayers funded hotel tied to prostitute report, records show Judi Lynn Feb 2018 #32
Did he say he's resigning to spend more time with his hooker? yurbud Feb 2018 #33

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
2. And now ladies and gentlemen- we have a new definition for -
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 04:00 PM
Feb 2018

conservative family values and for traditional marriage. Resigned for personal and family reasons... I would say so - stanard -

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
4. Imagine it's true, and certainly hope so.
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 04:02 PM
Feb 2018

Franken inevitably comes to mind, but then this guy is much safer because he's NOT a Democrat. I do like the WaPo's style of scrupulously investigating the allegations against Roy Moore, including in depth interviews and background checks.

But, assuming it will be substantiated, . Another one down in sleazy flames.

IronLionZion

(45,575 posts)
7. Why did Hillary email him into doing this?
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 04:07 PM
Feb 2018

Or did feminists tempt him to stray from his marriage with their pussy hats?

If the escort was a single mom, then liberals are at fault here.

Either way, his church, family, and voters will forgive him and he can do it again.

maxrandb

(15,366 posts)
9. Imagine the possibilities
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 04:28 PM
Feb 2018

if we actually had real journalism here in the states and didn't have to go 4,000 miles away to find it.

Guess our "media" was busy hunting down the 2 or 3 Trump voters in Dumbfuckistan, 'Murika that they HAVEN'T yet asked about what a "great job" Donnie Shit-for-Brains is doing.

Judi Lynn

(160,654 posts)
13. Geez! That fiendish glee in his "face!" If his sick dad sees him beaming at him, he'll vomit!
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 04:52 PM
Feb 2018

No doubt his dad would prefer he starts looking for another job immediately, and stay the hell away from him!

The person who had two "meetings" with him had to work so damned hard for $500.00. Probably had to wear a sleep-mask.





magicarpet

(14,189 posts)
14. Is washing the toilet seat at home with industrial strength bleach...
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 04:55 PM
Feb 2018

.... After Daddy has a fling with prostitutes now a Re-thug family value ? Or does he soak his underwear in strong disinfectants just before returning home after finishing one of his nasty journeys out of town so as not to bring STDs back to his family ?

ffr

(22,674 posts)
16. Repressed sexual frustration, I'm sure.
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 05:14 PM
Feb 2018

Some lifestyles are impossible for the majority of followers to adhere to.

Skittles

(153,226 posts)
22. I don't care what consulting adults do
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 08:09 PM
Feb 2018

what I dislike is, if you are a repuke you are part of a party that openly supports crapping on the rights of consenting adults

Judi Lynn

(160,654 posts)
24. Utah House Republican under investigation for allegations he used campaign funds on prostitute
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 09:52 PM
Feb 2018

BY JOHN BOWDEN - 02/08/18 08:35 PM EST

The Utah House of Representatives is investigating whether a former Republican state lawmaker used campaign funds to arrange visits with a prostitute.

Utah House Chief of Staff Greg Hartley told The Associated Press on Thursday that he is reviewing state records to determine if former Rep. Jon Stanard (R) used a state-issued cell phone and taxpayer-funded hotel visits to meet with prostitutes.

Stanard, who is married, abruptly resigned Tuesday night after a report in the British Daily Mail alleged he twice hired a prostitute in 2017.

In a statement Wednesday, Stanard mentioned “personal and family concerns” as a reason for his departure but did not address the allegations.

More:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/373070-utah-house-republican-under-investigation-for-allegations-he

Corgigal

(9,291 posts)
25. I want to give one of my DU hearts to the FBI.
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 09:58 PM
Feb 2018

Just because of the enjoyment of my reading material for the past few days.

Not saying they are the ones leaking, but....

nycbos

(6,039 posts)
26. I am surprised he wasn't caught paying a man.
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 10:09 PM
Feb 2018

Last edited Thu Feb 8, 2018, 10:50 PM - Edit history (1)

That what it usually is for these "family values" types.

mainer

(12,034 posts)
31. Why is the Daily Mail getting all the scoops?
Thu Feb 8, 2018, 10:50 PM
Feb 2018

Seems like every new GOP scandal is turning up there first.

Judi Lynn

(160,654 posts)
32. Taxpayers funded hotel tied to prostitute report, records show
Fri Feb 9, 2018, 02:32 PM
Feb 2018

CBS/AP February 9, 2018, 1:01 PM

SALT LAKE CITY -- Taxpayer funds were used to pay for at least two hotel rooms that a Utah lawmaker who resigned this week is alleged to have used to meet up with a prostitute last year, according to records found by a state House of Representatives official. After the British newspaper the Daily Mail reported allegations Thursday that Republican Rep. Jon Stanard twice hired a prostitute in 2017, House and state elections officials said they were checking to see if taxpayer or campaign money was used for the hotel stays that the report alleges Stanard booked.

. . .

Stanard, a married Republican from the southern Utah resort community of St. George, resigned after serving five years in the House. He voted last year in favor of a law that made state prostitution laws stricter, including raising the penalty for people who are convicted twice of solicitation.

. . .

The date and time of the messages indicate Stanard would have been texting her to arrange meetings on days the Legislature was in session in March and when lawmakers were in meetings at the Capitol in summer and fall.

Stanard's 2017 campaign finance report shows he submitted an expense on March 10 for $1,510 for "extra hotel expense session lodging" at the "Marriott Residence."

More:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jon-stanard-utha-records-show-public-paid-for-hotel-tied-prostitute-report-brie-taylor/

Employment photos of the Friend of Stanard:
http://scantcondolences.com/albums/major-minor-love/

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