Mark Brener was arrested and charged with running the Emperors Club VIP international prostitution ring as well as with money laundering. $600,000 in cash was seized from his home. His code name, "Michael," appears frequently on the affidavit of text messages between Emperors Club VIP personnel and a man identified as "Client 9," later revealed to be former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.
Brener was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison on February 6, 2009, after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a prostitution offense and conspiracy to commit money laundering in 2008.New York Post: Spitzer Hooker Ring Boss Gets Prison
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Fast Facts
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Age
62
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Alias
"Michael"
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Resides
Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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Lived in U.S. for 20 years
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Was held without bail
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Israeli passport found in home
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Reportedly lived with Cecil Suwal, who is facing similar charges
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Pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a prostitution offense and conspiracy to commit money launderingNew York Post: Spitzer Hooker Ring Boss Gets Prison
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Sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison on February 6, 2009New York Post: Spitzer Hooker Ring Boss Gets Prison
