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Aide to Senator Kelly Ayotte Busted on Prostitution Charges

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A top aide for New Hampshire Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte has resigned from his post after being charged with solicitation of prostitution.

On Friday night, David Wihby was arrested in Nashua, New Hampshire, as part of a police sting operation. He and nine other men were apprehended after responding to false advertisements placed online.

Charged with a misdemeanor count and released on a $2,000 bail, Wihby has resigned from his position as Ayotte’s state director.

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"I am shocked and deeply saddened that David Wihby, my state director and a friend for many years, has been arrested under these circumstances," Senator Ayotte said in a statement. "David obviously cannot continue his duties, and I have accepted his resignation. This is a very difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved."

Wihby was hired by the Senator in March of 2014, and the 62-year-old also serves as vice chairman on the school board of Manchester, New Hampshire.

Ayotte has served in the Senate since 2011, and is considered a rising Republican. Last month, she was among the signers of the controversial letter sent to Iranian leadership over the nuclear negotiations.

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