Rep. Tony Gonzales Accused of Affair with Aide Who Lit Herself on Fire

A lawyer alleges that Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales had an affair with an aide who later set herself on fire, an accusation Gonzales denies.

19 Feb, 02:27 — 19 Feb, 21:21

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AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on the serious accusation against Rep. Tony Gonzales concerning an alleged affair with an aide who subsequently lit herself on fire. While the core narrative of the accusation is consistent across both, 'wapo' provides more specific details regarding the source of the allegation and the political context surrounding the congressman. The coverage is largely aligned on the central event but differs in the depth of supplementary information provided.

What sources agree on

Rep. Tony Gonzales is accused of an affair.
The alleged affair was with an aide.
The aide lit herself on fire.

Where they diverge

the source of the accusation

wapo

The accusation is explicitly attributed to a lawyer.

wsj

The article states the lawmaker 'Faces Scrutiny' for the alleged affair without specifying the accuser.

Rep. Gonzales's response to the allegation

wapo

The article notes that the congressman has denied having an affair.

wsj

The article does not mention Rep. Gonzales's denial or any direct response from him.

Notable gaps

The congressman from Texas is facing a tough primary battle.

Covered by wapo · Not in wsj

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Coverage Timeline

wsj19 Feb, 02:27First to report

Texas Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Affair With Aide - The Wall Street Journal

wapo19 Feb, 21:21

Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges

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wapo1h ago

Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges

The congressman from Texas, who is facing a tough primary battle, has denied having an affair.

By Teo Armus

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wsj20h ago

Texas Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Affair With Aide - The Wall Street Journal

Texas Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Affair With Aide The Wall Street Journal

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Rep. Tony Gonzales Accused of Affair with Aide Who Lit Herself on Fire

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Coverage Timeline

Texas Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Affair With Aide - The Wall Street Journal

Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges

Read at source (2 outlets)

Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges

Texas Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Affair With Aide - The Wall Street Journal

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