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Fort McMurray MLA Mike Allen charged after prostitution sting

A former Tory MLA arrested in connection with an undercover online prostitution sting in Minnesota has been charged.

Mike Allen -- a former Tory MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo -- resigned from caucus Tuesday after he was arrested Monday by Minnesota cops conducting the undercover operation. He's now sitting as an independent MLA.

He faces one count of hiring or agreeing to hire a prostitute in a public place. The maximum sentence he faces is one year in prison and a $3,000 fine.

“At approximately 7:24 p.m., Michael Trent Allen, the defendant herein, called the undercover officer in response to her advertisement and asked to schedule an appointment. At the defendant’s request, the officer explained the various costs, the amount of time, and the numbers of available women. The defendant asked for the officer’s address and took a limo to her motel.

“At approximately 8 p.m., the defendant arrived at the motel, called the officer again, and went to her room. The defendant agreed to pay $200.00 in exchange for sexual intercourse with two women for one hour while wearing a condom. The defendant placed the cash on the counter and began to undress. The undercover officer have a predetermined bust signal, whereupon other officers entered the room and placed the defendant under arrest.”