Vito Fossella Admits to Affair and Love Child

by Ground Report    May 08, 2008

Republican New York City Congressman Vito Fossella admitted this morning to fathering a 3-year-old daughter in an affair with a woman who is not his wife.  The mother is the same woman who picked him after a DUI arrest in suburban Virginia.  At the time, Fossella told cops he was visiting his daughter in the area.

Representative Fossella has a wife and three daughters in Staten Island, NY.

Vito Fossella issued the following statement about his affair:

"I have had a relationship with Laura Fay, with whom I have a three year old daughter," Fossella said in a statement.

"My personal failings and imperfections have caused enormous pain to the people I love and I am truly sorry.

"While I understand that there will be many questions, including those about my political future, making any political decisions right now are furthest from my mind.

"Over the coming weeks and months, I will to continue to do my job and I will work hard to heal the deep wounds I have caused."

Sources: Roll Call, Talking Points Memo

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