Allegations of long-lasting sexual relationship between Cathy Tilton and Luke Whaley surface

Allegations of long-lasting sexual relationship between Cathy Tilton and Luke Whaley surface Allegations of a long-lasting sexual relationship between Cathy Tilton, a state senator and a former teen employee of hers, have come to light. Various people close to the deceased, Luke Whaley, described the relationship as having taken a severe toll on his well-being and may have contributed to his struggles with depression and mental health before his death. Relatives of Luke Whaley, a Wasilla man who died, have come forward with allegations of a long-lasting sexual relationship between him and state Sen. Cathy Tilton. The allegations were published in a video and on a website last week. Tilton was elected to the Alaska House in 2014 and has since held a position in the state Senate. The relationship between Whaley and Tilton took place before she first ran for public office. Whaley's family members have described a relationship that began when Whaley was 14 and lasted for roughly two decades.Tilton has yet to officially respond to the allegations. Various people close to Whaley described the relationship as having had a severe and lasting impact on his well-being and overall mental health, particularly given his later struggles with suicide. It remains to be seen whether these allegations will cause significant repercussions for Tilton ahead of election day.