Eliot Spitzer
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Governor of New York
Eliot Spitzer 54th Governor of New York Incumbent Assumed office January 1, 2007 Preceded by George Pataki 72nd New York State Attorney General In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2006 Governor George Pataki Preceded by Dennis Vacco Succeeded by Andrew Cuomo Born June 10, 1959 (1959-06-10) (age 48) Bronx, New York Nationality American Political party Democratic Spouse Silda Wall Spitzer Children 3 Residence New York State Executive Mansion Manhattan, New York Alma mater Princeton University Harvard Law School Profession Attorney Religion Jewish (but secular, liberal, or non-practicing)
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Spitzer was born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City. He attended Princeton University for his undergraduate studies and Harvard University for law school. It was there that he met his future wife, Silda Wall Spitzer, who later founded Children for Children, a non-profit organization. After earning his Juris Doctor degree, he joined the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Two years later, he joined the Manhattan district attorney's office, headed by Robert M. Morgenthau, to pursue organized crime. In 1992, he launched a successful investigation that brought down the Gambino family's control over Manhattan's garment and trucking industry. In the next six years, he worked at the law firms of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Constantine and Partners. In 1998, he defeated incumbent Republican Dennis Vacco by a slim margin to become elected as the New York State Attorney General.
 In court papers, law enforcement officials describe the Emperors' Club, the house of prostitution through which New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer allegedly booked his fateful night with "Kristen," as a classy outfit. This wasn't a place to find just any hooker. No, at the Emperors' Club you would meet a sophisticated female companion, someone with poise, grace, discernment, as well as a habit of traipsing around in next to nothing. But to look at the ring's Web site, the Emperors' Club seems only slightly classier than your run-of-the-mill corner operation. The site, which is now offline but has been unearthed through the indispensable Internet Archive by the quick-thinking folks over at Digital Alchemy, certainly sets out to look like a high-class affair. |
As attorney general, Spitzer took cases relating to corporate white
collar crime, securities fraud, internet fraud and environmental
protection. He most notably pursued cases against companies involved
in computer chip price fixing, investment bank stock price
inflation, and the 2003 mutual fund scandal. He also sued Richard
Grasso, the then-chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, who he
claimed had violated his position after receiving an upwards of $140
million as a deferred compensation pay package.
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In 2006, Spitzer was elected governor of New York after defeating
Republican John Faso in the November election. During his time in
office, he has proposed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage
in New York and issued an executive order allowing illegal aliens to
be issued driver's licenses, which have both attracted controversy.
In July 2007, he was admonished for his administration's involvement
in ordering the State Police to record the whereabouts of State
Senate majority leader Joseph L. Bruno. In March 2008, Spitzer
admitted to wrongdoing after The New York Times reported that he was
linked to a prostitution ring under investigation by the federal
government.
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Screengrab of a page "Anais," from the website for Emperor's Club VIP, (since taken down) The website for Emperor's Club, since taken down, said this: Emperors' Club vip is the most preferred international social introduction service for those accustomed to excellence. Introducing the most impressive models to leading gentleman of the world is our expertise. We specialize in introductions of: fashion models, pageant winners and exquisite students, graduates and women of successful careers (finance, art, media etc...) to gentlemen of exceptional standards. When seeking an evening date, a weekend travel companion, or a friend to accompany you during your next business / social function our models are perfect preference. We act for a select group of educated, refined and successful international clients who give their best in all they do and who, in return, only wish to receive the best. Catering to clients who will not compromise in any area of their life Our meticulous standards of beauty, intelligence and charm ensure that you always encounter the quality you've come to expect in a woman, when with an Emperors' Club vip model. Each of our companions is a product of an exceptionally fine background and a success in her right. All rendezvous are individually crafted to suit the needs of your specific occasion. Note that each model has place in her schedule for a select number of appointments per month, so your date will be a special one for both of you. (Grabs, Emperor's Club Website / March 10, 2008)
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