RIBA president accused of abusing position to find job for girlfriend

Details continue to come to light regarding the ongoing investigation over the abrupt recusal of Royal Institute of Architects' (RIBA) President Alan Jones following allegations that a "serious incident" had taken place. Jones announced that he would temporarily step down from his position in April following concerns that whatever it was that took place could potentially harm the financial standing or reputation of RIBA itself. In the weeks that have followed, news reports from the British press indicate that Jones was allegedly taking part in an extra marital affair and that he potentially used his position within the RIBA organization to aid the career of the person he was having an affair with.  The Times reports that Jones was partaking in an affair with a woman, Sanoara Begom, who worked as an architectural assistant and that Jones used his position to help her look for work.  Additionally, a RIBA source tell's the UK's Daily Mail "I understand the allegations involve the free ...