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:
- Spitzer's wife Silda encouraged him to remain Governor
- Reportedly paid thousands of dollars for prostitutes
- Ashley Alexandra Dupre was named as one of the prostitutes
Eliot Spitzer Socks News and Blogs
- Topix.net: Eliot Spitzer Socks
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- Miami Herald: Spitzer Miami tryst alleged (March 22, 2008)
- The letter, dated Nov. 19, said Miami Beach resident Stone learned the information from a social contact in an adult-themed club. It offered one potentially identifying detail: The man in question hadn't taken off his calf-length black socks ``during the sex act.
- Anorak News: Eliot Spitzer Can Blame It On Stephen Byers' Black Socks (March 24, 2008)
- Your Free Press Blog: Spitzer Grooved With His Socks On (March 23, 2008)
- NY Daily News: Eliot Spitzer kept on black stockings for hooker romps (March 23, 2008)
- AlterNet Blog: Spitzer Kept His Black Socks on During Sex (March 23, 2008)
