Eliot Spitzer Socks

It was reported on March 23, 2008 that former New York State governor Eliot Spitzer left his calf length black socks on while having sex with a prostitute. The report had its origin in a letter about Spitzer's sex practices that was sent to the FBI on November 19, 2007 by a lawyer for Republican political operative Roger Stone. Stone attributed the detail to an unnamed source at a sex club.

On March 10, 2008 Spitzer made a public apology for his involvement as a client in a prostitution ring. Two days later, on March 12, Spitzer announced his resignation, which became effective on March 17. He was replaced by Lt. Gov. David Paterson. Fast Facts:

1. Stone's career as a Republican "dirty trickster" began at age 19, during the Watergate scandal
2. Spitzer's wife Silda encouraged him to remain Governor
3. Reportedly paid thousands of dollars for prostitutes
4. Ashley Alexandra Dupre was named as one of the prostitutes

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