N.Y. Governor Spitzer Caught in Prostitution Scandal

NEW YORK (March 10) - Gov. Eliot Spitzer's political career teetered on the brink of collapse Monday after the corruption-fighting politician once known as "Mr. Clean" was accused of paying for a romp with a high-priced call girl.
The Democrat faced immediate calls to step down after a news conference in which a glassy-eyed Spitzer, his shellshocked wife at his side, apologized to his family and the people of New York.

"I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself," said the 48-year-old father of three teenage girls. "I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family."

He did not discuss his political future and ignored shouted questions about whether he would resign. And he gave no details of what he was apologizing for.

Spitzer was caught on a federal wiretap arranging to meet in a Washington hotel room the night before Valentine's Day with a prostitute from a call-girl business known as the Emperors Club VIP, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still going on.

The governor has not been charged, and prosecutors would not comment on the case.

But an affidavit based on the wiretap told of a man identified as "Client 9" — Spitzer, according to the law enforcement official — paying $4,300 in cash, some of it credit for future trysts, some of it for sex with a "petite, pretty brunette, 5-feet-5 inches, and 105 pounds," named Kristen.

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[Trumanz]

The reporter seems to know a lot about the prostitution ring, maybe he's client #10?

[GWBushsuks]

this Country is obsessed by sex scandals. should sex take presidence above National scandals that affect our lives? like Bush threating to veto the Houses telecommunication immunity non- compliance bill that effects all U.S. citizens privacy? or the falling dollar? or the 973 lies Bush has told the American public? what about the issues that really matter for American people today ? do they beleive we can be so stupid as to avoid reality?

[jetskiJ]

I'd just like to respectfully sayWhat caused 47 story World Trade Center Building 7 to collapse at free fall speed on 9/11 when it WAS NOT HIT BY A PLANE? World Trade Center Building 6 was closer to the twin towers and was obliterated by falling debris. The remaining half remained standing; Building 7, a small nick on the corner, very little damage and a complete collapse. I don't understand how terrorists caused WTC Building 7 to collapse.

[proudgolddigger]

the reporter is frigid like the governors wife

[proudgolddigger]

the reporter is frigid like the governors wife

[cellQ]

I'm actually a bit impressed that the bloke managed to keep this a well-buried secret for some 10 years. Kudos to his organizing skills..

[oeoeoeoeoeowieuroewi]

yeah...real logical critique.

[kenschnauzer]

Don't hold it in, tell us how you really feel about men!

[jes212008]

another reason to vote for a woman in politics.. men are scum, ill be voting for hillary... men suck

[HCelticPrincessness]

Heck a lot of people are addicted to sex. He got caught. He needs help now that his life is going to be in the toilet for a long time.