As we reported last week, Fairfax City Mayor Richard “Scott” Silverthorne was recently arrested for offering meth to cops in exchange for sexual favors. In an emotional tailspin ever since getting a cancer diagnosis last year, Silverstone filed for bankruptcy after losing his recruiting job for the National Association of Manufacturers.
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Following the arrest, he was also let go from his job as a substitute teacher.
According to a statement, Silverthorne has now resigned as mayor. His resignation will take effect Thursday.
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As NBC News reports, the 50-year-old was arrested and charged for felony distribution of meth, as well as misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia following a sting operation that had been in the works since July of this year.
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According to a statement from the Fairfax City Police Department, detectives first approached Silverthorne through a website, and during their exchanges, the mayor promised “a group sexual encounter” with the men in exchange for his drugs.
On Monday, Silverthorne told NBC, “My faith in God and myself will get me through the biggest challenge of my life. I ask that people keep me in their prayers.”
Ukin Blome
They ALL turn to god or jesus when they’ve been busted for being scumbags. It’s never before they get caught,
Dave Downunder
It is a mystery to me why the church doesn’t take issue with the way so many people with a public image turn to god or jesus only after they get caught breaking the law. It is clearly an attempt to save their image and makes an hypocrisy of the church who accepts them. Of course don’t try that trick if you are openly gay because then they just won’t have you.
Stache
@Ukin Blome: He’s not a hypocrite. He has a substance abuse problem is all. Hardly makes him a scumbag.
ex_user
As an ex addict I depended on my faith and have been sober. Queerty reported a few days ago that he has a good record and is liked (was liked I should say). I’ve researched him and he’s for marriage equality (for several years) and also has asked the state assembly to add orientation to state non discrimination laws. Bad perhaps, but supportive of our community.
DistingueTraces
How is a mayor also a substitute teacher? How small is this town?
Paco
Sad.
Stache
@abnerbha: You know you’re not witty at all. Leave that to smart people. Quit embarrassing yourself. Just say it bigot. I hate fags. Really it’s as simple as that.
Stache
@abnerbha: You sure spend allot of time on this here gay blog though. I’ll bet you hate yourself too. Lol
ex_user
@stache – I tweeted the mayor privately and he responded. He appreciates the supportive comments and seems genuinely remorseful about the situation. His handle is @fairfaxmayor on twitter.
Billysees
@ex_user:
Good to mention the good this person has done.
Billysees
@Stache:
” He’s not a hypocrite. He has a substance abuse problem is all. Hardly makes him a scumbag. ”
Mature comment.
Sansacro
@abnerbha: You must be a very lonely person.
Sansacro
@Billysees: Indeed. Empathy, much welcome and increasingly too rare.
ErikO
Good for him for getting help for his addiction to drugs.
Sluggo2007
@abnerbha: How long do you intend to rant? I got tired of you about 10 minutes ago. Go home and stuff your Bible where it will do you the most good. Oh, yes, one other thing: STFU!!!!
barkomatic
@abnerbha: I’m starting to get the impression that you are making these comments simply to stir up controversy, which I imagine people like you find enjoyable. Just in case you actually believe this garbage I’ll bite.
You present this theory that gay people were victims of sexual abuse and are themselves perpetrators as if this is some new revelation that you are enlightening us with. In fact, this tired old misconception has been around for years and has been used to support bigoted attitudes for as long. It is a baseless theory that is not at all supported by facts and most people in this country now realize that. I imagine you’ll keep trying to push your agenda but you are now on the losing side. Gay marriage is legal and no one takes you seriously outside of a rapidly shrinking fringe of people who refuse to educate themselves. You are embarrassing yourself.
Stache
@Sluggo2007: I have a good feeling that we have another Brian creation ie abnerbha.
Bauhaus
@abnerbha:
It’s obvious you’re into men. Try to enjoy this site and make an effort to overcome your hang ups.
Bauhaus
@abnerbha:
Coming to terms with your sexuality can be challenging. Lashing out and demonizing others won’t help with the process.