News Eliot Spitzer Linked to Prostitution Ring

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Eliot Spitzer, the New York Governor, has been implicated in a prostitution ring, raising questions about his integrity given his previous strong stance against such activities as Attorney General. Reports indicate that he was recorded arranging a hotel meeting with a prostitute, leading to speculation about his potential resignation. The scandal has drawn attention to his earlier promises of ethical governance and has sparked discussions about the political ramifications, especially concerning his relationship with Hillary Clinton. Many participants in the discussion express disappointment and call for accountability, emphasizing the need for clarity regarding his involvement. The situation highlights the complexities of political scandals and their impact on public trust.
  • #91
chemisttree said:
You do realize that 'Florida' is not 'New York', don't you?
Crossing state lines to engage the services of a hooker is not a federal crime.
 
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jimmysnyder said:
Crossing state lines to engage the services of a hooker is not a federal crime.

Fleeing across state lines after the crime would be, though, wouldn't it? :rolleyes:

(wow, we're just begging for calls, now)
 
  • #93
jimmysnyder said:
Crossing state lines to engage the services of a hooker is not a federal crime.

Wrong. Google "Mann Act" and then review the details of the Spitzer case.
 
  • #94
BobG said:
Fleeing across state lines after the crime would be, though, wouldn't it?
I'm not sure about this one. I don't think it's a federal crime to cross state lines after having commited some other crime. Not even a federal crime. But I could be wrong.
 
  • #95
chemisttree said:
Wrong.
No, right. The Mann Act makes it a federal offense to transport the hooker across state lines. It is not a federal offense to cross a state line yourself. According to edward's post, it isn't known that Spitzer had done so:

edward's post said:
A Republican political consultant said on Sunday that his lawyers wrote a letter to the F.B.I. in November stating that Gov. Eliot Spitzer had patronized high-priced prostitutes during trips to Florida.

Spitzer allegedly did violate the Mann Act, but that was not the content of the Republican's call to the FBI.
 
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jimmysnyder said:
No, right. The Mann Act makes it a federal offense to transport the hooker across state lines. It is not a federal offense to cross a state line yourself. According to edward's post, it isn't known that Spitzer had done so:



Spitzer allegedly did violate the Mann Act, but that was not the content of the Republican's call to the FBI.

Yes, you are right. He probably didn't transport the 'goods' across state lines in Fl. I guess that makes it a little less disgusting. About Mr. Stone... How does he know so much about hookers?
 
  • #98
chemisttree said:
I guess that makes it a little less disgusting.
I doubt it, but it does mean that Stone did not notify the proper authorities.
 

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