Unlikely Pimp

[Harlan Huckleby]

The IRS and FBI typically don't get involved in solicitation cases because they are "sensational" or because the criminal is a politician with a history of busting prostitution rings.

You're ignoring the fact that the crimes other than solicitation, along with the staggering amount of money it's alleged that he spent on solicitation - which shows this criminal behavior was a regular part of his life, not a one time mistake or lapse of judgement, that sets this case apart from all the others you've mentioned.

the FBI initially got involved because of suspicious bank transfers by Spitzer, they thought he might be involved in some sort of political corruption.

I just listened to a panel discussion on the legalities on public radio. There is no chance that Spitzer is going to be charged with crimes other than, possibly, solicitation. His financial indescretions were technicalities in how he did the money transfers. "Structuring" is where you break-up large payments into smaller ones to avoid detection.
According to the legal experts, prosecutors only prosecute when these violations are in connection with serious crimes, typically money laundering. Pressing these charges in connection with payment for consensual sex is unheard of.

So, your "multitude of crimes" concern is off the table, Leaper can withdraw his "many felonies" outrage too. Now we can get down to talking about what this case is really about: public revulsion at Spitzer's sexual conduct and personal hypocracy.

[Joemailman]

At least Spitzer had better taste than Bill.

[Harlan Huckleby]

wow, she is sweet. not sure about $1500/hr sweet.

one caveat, they better be real or I'm demanding my money back.

[Freak Out]

This would be considered a sex crime in my book. Woooo Nelly!

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[Harlan Huckleby]

Here's another pic of Ashley Alexandra Dupre. Doesn't look like the same woman. Guess those big sunglasses hide a lot of skank.

[Harlan Huckleby]

it's getting worse




Forget it, I'll take Monica.

[MadtownPacker]

Damn, this guy got burned for his money.

[swede]

She's got a bad case of man hands.

[SkinBasket]

I just listened to a panel discussion on the legalities on public radio...

Then it must be true.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I just listened to a panel discussion on the legalities on public radio...

Then it must be true.

Don't be so sure, I heard some reports to the contrary this morning.

My opinion is with the people I heard yesterday, it would be prosecutorial excess to go after Spitzer. Applying the Mann Act because the whore took a train from NJ to meet him is insane. His money transfers were just hooker money, no serious criminal activity.

[Scott Campbell]

So to recap, Harlan sides with lying, cheating, deception, infidelity and adultery. And he's also morally superior to the rest of you fools.

What a shocking development.


It looks like the people of New York beg to differ.

[Harlan Huckleby]

So to recap, Harlan sides with lying, cheating, deception, infidelity and adultery. And he's also morally superior to the rest of you fools.

You are only pretending to be stupid, you don't fool me.

[oregonpackfan]

Here's another pic of Ashley Alexandra Dupre. Doesn't look like the same woman. Guess those big sunglasses hide a lot of skank.

Look at the size of the ring on her finger! That must have cost a pretty penny.

[The Leaper]

My opinion is with the people I heard yesterday, it would be prosecutorial excess to go after Spitzer.

It may be excess, but it is well within their right to do so. The guy broke laws, and like any other citizen should be held accountable...and probably more so due to his prosition of influence and authority.

However, his resignation from public office probably can be considered punishment enough...no need to waste taxpayer money prosecuting him.

I do think you should update your forum name to a different cartoon character though. Chief Wiggums from the Simpsons seems more in line with your general viewpoint.

[Harlan Huckleby]

My opinion is with the people I heard yesterday, it would be prosecutorial excess to go after Spitzer.

It may be excess, but it is well within their right to do so. The guy broke laws, and like any other citizen should be held accountable...and probably more so due to his prosition of influence and authority.

Prosecutors shouldn't always enforce the letter of the law, that would reek havoc. Spitzer broke laws that were intended to combat crime syndicates. He is just a lonely man with too much fun money.

However, his resignation from public office probably can be considered punishment enough...no need to waste taxpayer money prosecuting him.

No, they aren't going to pursue the charges because they are ridiculously out of scale for his actions.

People who view Spitzer's downfall as a cut-and-dry issue haven't thought enough about why Senator Vitter was given a pass on his prostitution habit.
Spitzer was brought down because the political pressure was greater, justice by mob rule. Why was the mob so much more frenzied this time? Well, because Spitzer is an ass. Even so, he probably could have ridden this out for the remainder of his term if he had chosen to hang in there.