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New York Governor Eliot Spitzer To Resign Over Allegations Connecting Him to International Prostitution Ring

By Altman & Altman

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer says he is resigning from his position following allegations that he was involved with an international prostitution ring. Spitzer had once served as a prosecutor and New York Attorney General and had built his reputation on prosecuting high profile white collar criminal cases against Wall Street securities companies. He also went after prostitution rings. In 2006, 69% of New York voters elected Spitzer as their governor. On March 10, the New York Times web site published an article saying that during a federal wiretap, Spitzer is heard making arrangements to meet a prostitute in Washington D.C. Referred to as ?Client 9,? in the federal affidavit, Spitzer allegedly paid $4,300 for this sexual encounter with a hooker named ?Kristen...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on March 12, 2008 (boomark / email).