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NY governor apologises in scandal | NY governor apologises in scandal |
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New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer has apologised amid allegations of involvement in a prostitution ring. | New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer has apologised amid allegations of involvement in a prostitution ring. |
The married father-of-three said he had acted in a way that violated his obligations to his family. | The married father-of-three said he had acted in a way that violated his obligations to his family. |
He apologised to his family and the public, whom he said he should have served better. | He apologised to his family and the public, whom he said he should have served better. |
He made no reference to allegations published by The New York Times, which said he had been involved with a high-priced prostitution service. | He made no reference to allegations published by The New York Times, which said he had been involved with a high-priced prostitution service. |
"I failed to live up to the standards I set up to myself," the first-term governor told a packed press conference at his Manhattan office. | |
"Now I stand to regain the trust of my family," he added, as his wife stood by his side. | |
But he refused to answer questions as to whether he would resign. | |
Sherriff of Wall Street | |
Last week, four people were arrested in connection with the alleged prostitution ring, The New York Times reported. | |
As part of the investigation, a federal wire-tap on a Washington hotel last month had recorded Mr Spitzer allegedly arranging to meet a prostitute, the newspaper added. | |
Mr Spitzer, 48, had abruptly cancelled Monday afternoon appointments to meet senior advisors about the allegations, the Times reported. | |
He was elected governor in November 2006 promising ethical reform in New York. | |
As New York's attorney general, he had become known as the Sherriff of Wall Street for his relentless pursuit of financial wrong-doing. | As New York's attorney general, he had become known as the Sherriff of Wall Street for his relentless pursuit of financial wrong-doing. |
He had also taken a firm line against prostitution in New York. | He had also taken a firm line against prostitution in New York. |