On March 10, 2008, former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer apologized for patronizing a prostitution ring called the Emperors Club VIP. Spitzer was the client of an escort called "Kristen," who has since been identified as Ashley Youmans. Youmans currently uses the name, Ashley Alexandra Dupre. According to an FBI affidavit, Spitzer paid for "Kristen's" transportation to Washington, D.C., where the two engaged in unlawful sexual acts. Spitzer resigned on March 12, reportedly as part of a deal in which charges will not be pressed. Spitzer would be charged in federal court for violating the Mann Act of 1910, which states that it is unlawful to transport a woman or girl across state lines for "immoral purposes."

• Topix.net: Eliot Spitzer Kristen Prostitute

• Google News: Eliot Spitzer Kristen Prostitute

• Access Hollywood: Trump Looking To 'Hire' Spitzer Scandal Prostitute? (March 31, 2008)

• FOXNews.com: Report: Spitzer Linked to Second Prostitution Ring (March 27, 2008)

• Telegraph: Eliot Spitzer Prostitute Was 22-Year-Old Singer (March 13, 2008)

• Machinist (Salon.com): Spitzer's Escort's MySpace: Meet Ashley Alexandra Dupre (March 12, 2008)

• The New York Times: Woman at the Center of Governor’s Downfall (March 12, 2008)

• Gawker: Is This Kristen, Eliot Spitzer's $3,000-a-session Call-Girl? (March 12, 2008)

• ABC News: Escort: 'I'm Not THAT Kristen' (March 11, 2008)

• MSNBC: FBI affidavit cites 'Client 9' and 'Kristen' (March 10, 2008)

• SLATE: Eliot Spitzer's Escort Service (March 10, 2008)

• Gawker: "He Would Ask You To Do Things That, Like, You Might Not Think Were Safe" (March 10, 2008)

• Reuters: NYT identifies Spitzer as "Client 9" in sex case (March 10, 2008)

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