Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer admitted to patronizing the Emperors Club VIP prostitution ring in a press event on March 10, 2008. Spitzer apologized to his family and the public, but at the time did not say whether he would resign in the wake of the scandal. Four operators of the Emperors Club had been arrested the previous week. On Wednesday, March 12, Spitzer announced his resignation.
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Spitzer admits to being customer of Emperors Club VIP prostitution ring
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Visited prostitute named "Kristin", later revealed as Ashley Alexandra Dupre
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Resigned from governor position on March 12, 2008
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Feds announce Spitzer will not be charged with his involvement in prostitution ring
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Federal officials announced in November 2008 that Spitzer would not be charged for his involvement with the Emperors Club prostitution ringThe New York Times: No Federal Charges Against Spitzer (November 6, 2008)
