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