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Why exactly has former Gov. Spitzer avoided criminal prosecution for his many crimes?

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed in local coverage here and here, the last sentencing for those prosecuted for running Emperor?s Club VIP, the high-priced call-girl ring frequented by former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, took place yesterday in federal court.  And, as detailed in this New York Times article, Spitzer?s extensive involvement with the ring?s prostitutes were revealed as part of the hearing: Mr. Spitzer, according to the documents and the lawyer?s comments, met regularly with Emperor?s Club prostitutes, sometimes in cities outside New York and Washington, over 18 months to 2 years, using a variety of aliases and paying with postal money orders.... The records unsealed on Monday at the sentencing of the booker, Temeka Rachelle Lewis, 33, included the prosecution?s letter detailing her ?substantial assistance? to their investigation and her defense lawyer?s sentencing memorandum...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on June 02, 2009 (boomark / email).