Opening arguments began at 9 am today in the trial of Bob Allen, the Republican lawmaker from Florida who was who was arrested in July after offering an undercover police officer $20 for the opportunity to perform oral sex in a public men's room. According to Florida Today, “The second-degree misdemeanor brings with it a potential 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.”
Last week the judge threw out inquiries Allen made upon his arrest (wondering if his “lawmaker” status might get him out of trouble). Earlier, the judge also ruled inadmissible Allen's controversial remarks that he was in the men's room because he was afraid of black men in the park.
