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By Dustin Woodard, About.com Guide to Mutual Funds since 2000

Eliot Spitzer Under Fire

Tuesday March 11, 2008
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, the man credited with cleaning up Wall Street while he was Attorney General - probably best known for uncovering the 2003 mutual fund scandals, finds himself under fire after his alleged involvement in a prostitution ring. He hasn't officially stepped down, but is certainly feeling the pressure to do so. Expect an announcement from him in the next day or two.

Read more here: New York Times, WSJ, International Herald Tribune, then come back and share your comments.

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March 11, 2008 at 8:45 pm
(1) J.C. says:

Gotta admit this news caught me by suprise. Thought Spitzer was an honest man. Guess not.

March 12, 2008 at 10:54 am
(2) Rogervester says:

You were right - he resigned today! Can’t believe he did what he did considering his previous work & mission in life.

March 26, 2008 at 7:34 pm
(3) David Hepworth says:

To quote Ken Langone, “It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy!”

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