It seems the former husband was willing to settle for $300,000 and keep his mouth shut, being paid by Tony’s homeowner policy, but Tony sees this as “blackmail.”
That is just a private settlement that would have worked to your advantage, Tony, but, hey, don’t be “blackmailed” and see how that goes for you, now.
Tony is done for. He was done for the moment she lit the match.
He only won over Herrera last time by 400 votes. I expect he'll resign now and not wait to lose the election.