NY Governor Spitzer Is Linked to Prostitution Ring

"is married with three children"

That in itself is already to sick to contemplate .

Anyway, not very shocking anymore, although the fact that it isn't shocking is a sad and shocking fact on it's own i'd say.

Wikipedia isn't letting grass grow under their feet.

David A. Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician and the current Governor of New York. He is the first African American to hold this position. He was selected as running mate by New York Attorney General and Democratic Party nominee Eliot Spitzer in the 2006 New York gubernatorial election.

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Spitzer hasn't resigned, but it's will happen today.

Just moments ago, it was reported that Spitzer was at that moment meeting with his wife and children regarding the indictment.

He was supposed to speak to the public by 1:00PM EDT, but as of this moment he has not.

Now someone's reporting that he has actually resigned, but it has not bee officially announced.

This is unfolding pretty fast.


[edit on 2008/3/10 by GradyPhilpott]

Yes, he was on for a very short time and did not as reported resign.

A legal contributor on FNC said that a good lawyer would have advised him not to resign while they try to work out a deal with prosecutors, which makes sense I guess.

Politicians and lawyers, same old story, this is probably why the presser was delayed, the lawyer convinced him not to resign.

That last line was speculation on my part, it will be a story to watch the next few days that's for sure.

He has not resigned. The expectation of political insiders is that he will.

Keep in mind Spitzer was the person who was elected Governor on a platform of "ethics and morality" and he has lost any claim to those ideals.

This is the same person who had the last Comptroller of NY removed for financial improprieties and had recently had the State Senate leader investigated for possibly using a State Helicopter for non-state business.

So without the "moral high ground" where does he stand?

I predict a resignation soon.

reply to post by TruthWithin


WOW that really made me laugh. So the old AG, now Governor has mastered high school economics...LOL...
Whether prostitutes, boys, men, bathroom or Mayor's aid (Detroit mayor Kilpatrick) it's all fair game. I have a feeling that the consequences will not fit the crime (and by that I mean if you or I did this we would be screwed - a wrist slap is all that will come of this for TPTB.)

Ha ha ha ha ha!, such is the weakness of the flesh. Power = corruption no matter what direction one held before the hand. This is just another confirmation man is weak in his morals and ethical reasonings.

Edit to ad: I am sure there will be some back pedaling with plenty of senator larry craig rhetoric. "I did nothing wrong", as if that makes it ok.....

[edit on 10-3-2008 by WorldShadow]

Originally posted by JacKatMtn
Yes, he was on for a very short time and did not as reported resign.

Now, the same guy, Sen. D'Amato, who said he might have resigned, has now said that he has not.

I agree that he will use every means possible to reduce his charges, etc.

In the indictment, he is not listed by name, but as "customer #9."



He's speaking now. 3:31PM EDT.

[edit on 2008/3/10 by GradyPhilpott]

CNN reported that he was caught red handed on a wiretap. Apparently, the prostitution ring in question is a big one, international in scope, and getting between $1,000 and $1,300 per hour.

Frankly, I think the method by which he was caught, doesn't leave him with much of a choice as far as resignation is concerned, but that's just my thought.

Found this on the story.

Mr. Spitzer, who abruptly this morning canceled his scheduled meetings today in Albany, alerted his staff today that he was connected to an investigation of a prostitution service that charged up to $5,500 an hour.
The New York Sun reported today that prosecutors specializing in government corruption cases are leading the investigation into the prostitution service, suggesting that the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan may have evidence that a public official hired a prostitute.

Federal prosecutors last week unsealed a criminal complaint charging four people with running Emperors Club VIP, which advertised itself as an escort service. Prosecutors say the Emperors Club employed more than 50 high-end prostitutes.

The governor's reported conduct may have violated the Mann Act, which forbids the transportation of prostitutes across state lines for the purposes of sex.

The criminal complaint describes phone calls intercepted by the FBI of several clients of the prostitution service. The men are only identified as clients one to nine. The Times is reporting that client nine was Mr. Spitzer. The criminal complaint said that the liaison between client nine and a prostitute named Kristen occurred in Washington DC. The complaint said that client nine left a deposit with the prostitution service to cover the train ticket of the prostitute from New York to Washington.

Mr. Spitzer's role in procuring that train ticket could tempt any of the several federal prosecutors based between New York and Washington to try to charge the governor with conspiring to violate the Mann Act. The law, from 1910, was also known as the "White-slave traffic act," and is rarely used anymore.

"If they indicted him some place for that, that's a disgrace," a prominent defense attorney, Edward Hayes, who is not connected to the case, said. "For what, paying for the train ticket? Come on, leave the guy alone. The law is aimed at the forcible transportation of people who can't protect themselves."

Federal prosecutors generally do not prosecute the men who patronize prostitutes.

Mr. Spitzer, who ran on a platform of cleaning up Albany corruption, was elected governor in 2006 by a landslide.

www.nysun.com...

In the indictment, he is not listed by name, but as "customer #9."

That's not uncommon in that sort of investigation especially when the prostitution establishment has ties to the mob, which this one allegedly did.

Fox is now saying that he has not been indicted.

What has been filed is a federal criminal complaint.

Still, not good news for the Governor.

www.nytimes.com...

More info on this case : the admission and him being Client #9

Amnesty for all whore mongers.

Legalize prostitution like the rest of the civilized world.

Seems to me this is as thin a trace of evidence as can be. If the john paid with cash, chances are no real evidence exists. Always pay in cash boys.

Spitzer didn't stay in the hotel room were the meeting was to take place, and the allegation offers nothing more than Spitzer is caught on a wire tap. If they can't put him in the room, then they have no case. Sounds like Political baiting.

What gets me is why Toobin is so surprised...


CNN article read that he was very hard on corruption.


Anyone... ANYONE, who is hard on something has a personal relationship with it that is inextricable. Always beware those who preach against something too loudly, for you will find that they are the biggest offenders.

"If they indicted him some place for that, that's a disgrace," a prominent defense attorney, Edward Hayes, who is not connected to the case, said. "For what, paying for the train ticket? Come on, leave the guy alone. The law is aimed at the forcible transportation of people who can't protect themselves."

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I say nail him with everything under the sun. Obscure laws are used all the time to prosecute regular joes like you and I. IMO, the "when" and "what" of the law is irrelevant, he still broke the law. Law's are interpreted and twisted anyway they can be to prosecute the general population, Spitzer should get no special treatment.

Couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy. "Mr. Ethics"... I'll be laughing at you for a long time Mr. Spitzer.

that was from the above link. So it's official. He is now in hiding. So what is the penalty for violating the Mann Act?

Originally posted by poet1b
Amnesty for all whore mongers.

Legalize prostitution like the rest of the civilized world.

Seems to me this is as thin a trace of evidence as can be. If the john paid with cash, chances are no real evidence exists. Always pay in cash boys.

Spitzer didn't stay in the hotel room were the meeting was to take place, and the allegation offers nothing more than Spitzer is caught on a wire tap. If they can't put him in the room, then they have no case. Sounds like Political baiting.

Did you even read the article? He confessed! How is that political baiting?

Please do me and the rest of this community a favor and actually READ THE NEWS before attempting to "contribute".

There's a few pages of the "club" on waybackmachine.

Emperors Media Group owns Emperors Spokesmodels

a major venue for modeling industry professionals, Emperors Spokes Models provides promotional services to its direct clients as well as models and modeling agencies alike. Emperors Spokes Models is a part of Emperors Media Group, an internationally recognized marketing venue for the highest financial elite- both individual and corporate.

1300$ an HOUR?

The oldest profession sure is getting expensive.

Legalize it, tax it, wipe out the Federal deficit!

Oops, does sound like a confession.

Too bad