Humor: Eliot Spitzer Vows To Crack Down On Excess Prostitute Pay
Discovering that the exclusive international ring of prostitutes known as the "Emperor's Club" charged up to $5,500 an hour for their services, New York governor Eliot Spitzer vowed to put an end to this price gouging practice.
Four people alleged to have run the "Emperor's Club" were charged with conspiracy to violate federal prostitution statutes, while two of them were also charged with laundering more than $1 million in illegal proceeds.
"That kind of excessive compensation is simply outrageous. Prostitution is allegedly a victimless crime, Spitzer said in a press conference that took place only in our imaginations. But now we see that its customers can become its victims.
Spitzer added it was especially shameful that one of the most trusted names in prostitution had engaged in this shocking betrayal and rank greed.
Two other good ones:
Prostitute Admits Link to Eliot Spitzer; Resigns From Escort Service in Disgrace
Spitzer's Wife Silda Joins Democrat Pissed-Off Wives Club, Plans Senate Bid
Posted by: Mike 2008-03-11 |