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NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer Named “Client 9″ In a Federal Prostitution Case

March 11, 2008

From Foxnews.com

New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is expected to submit his resignation to the New York General Assembly as early as Monday night after allegations surfaced earlier in the day that he is “Client 9,” named in a federal prostitution case, sources told FOX News.

Four arrests were made last week in connection to the alleged high-dollar ring, known as the Emperors Club VIP. According to a law enforcement official, Spitzer was named in court papers as a client after being taped arranging a meeting with one of the prostitutes.

The New York Times reports that the governor’s travel records show he was in Washington in mid-February. It also says one of the ring’s clients arranged to meet with a prostitute during that time.

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