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The prostitute at the centre of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's sex scandal has been named by US media.The prostitute at the centre of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's sex scandal has been named by US media.
The woman, named in court papers as Kristen, is Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the New York Times reported.The woman, named in court papers as Kristen, is Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the New York Times reported.
Ms Dupre, 22, told the Times she did not want "to be thought of as a monster", but gave no comments on her alleged relationship with Mr Spitzer.Ms Dupre, 22, told the Times she did not want "to be thought of as a monster", but gave no comments on her alleged relationship with Mr Spitzer.
He resigned after evidence came to light that he was the client of a high-end prostitution ring.He resigned after evidence came to light that he was the client of a high-end prostitution ring.
The scandal erupted on Monday when federal investigators revealed that a wiretap had caught the 48-year-old arranging to meet "Kristen" at a Washington hotel on 13 February.The scandal erupted on Monday when federal investigators revealed that a wiretap had caught the 48-year-old arranging to meet "Kristen" at a Washington hotel on 13 February.
Flanked by his wife, Mr Spitzer told a news conference on Wednesday that he could not allow "private failings" to disrupt public work. He is to hand over power on Monday.Flanked by his wife, Mr Spitzer told a news conference on Wednesday that he could not allow "private failings" to disrupt public work. He is to hand over power on Monday.
Mr Spitzer again apologised for not living up to the standards he demanded of others - but he gave no details of the allegations against him.Mr Spitzer again apologised for not living up to the standards he demanded of others - but he gave no details of the allegations against him.
SPITZER SCANDAL TIMELINE 2007 Internal Revenue Service reportedly begins investigating Eliot Spitzer, after banks report suspicious transfers12-13 Feb, 2008 Spitzer allegedly heard on federal wiretap arranging to meet woman at Washington hotel13 Feb Spitzer allegedly rents room for "Kristen" at Mayflower Hotel and sneaks past his police guard to meet her6 Mar Four other people charged with operating prostitution ring10 Mar NY Times breaks story, saying Spitzer has called aides to emergency meeting; Spitzer tells press conference he has let down his family12 Mar Spitzer announces resignation Allegations based on law enforcement sources quoted by Associated Press and New York Times Profile: Eliot SpitzerWashington diary: NY scandalQ&A: Spitzer scandalSPITZER SCANDAL TIMELINE 2007 Internal Revenue Service reportedly begins investigating Eliot Spitzer, after banks report suspicious transfers12-13 Feb, 2008 Spitzer allegedly heard on federal wiretap arranging to meet woman at Washington hotel13 Feb Spitzer allegedly rents room for "Kristen" at Mayflower Hotel and sneaks past his police guard to meet her6 Mar Four other people charged with operating prostitution ring10 Mar NY Times breaks story, saying Spitzer has called aides to emergency meeting; Spitzer tells press conference he has let down his family12 Mar Spitzer announces resignation Allegations based on law enforcement sources quoted by Associated Press and New York Times Profile: Eliot SpitzerWashington diary: NY scandalQ&A: Spitzer scandal
Ms Dupre was born Ashley Youmans. She left home in New Jersey at the age of 17 and moved to New York where she hoped to become a singer, the Times said.Ms Dupre was born Ashley Youmans. She left home in New Jersey at the age of 17 and moved to New York where she hoped to become a singer, the Times said.
Ms Dupre did not comment when asked by the newspaper when she first met Mr Spitzer and how many times they had met.Ms Dupre did not comment when asked by the newspaper when she first met Mr Spitzer and how many times they had met.
"This has been a very difficult time. It is complicated," she told the Times."This has been a very difficult time. It is complicated," she told the Times.
It is not clear whether or not Ms Dupre will face charges but she is reported to have hired a lawyer.It is not clear whether or not Ms Dupre will face charges but she is reported to have hired a lawyer.
Federal investigators have alleged that a wiretap caught Mr Spitzer arranging to meet a $1,000-an-hour prostitute named Kristen who worked for the Emperor's Club VIP prostitution ring.Federal investigators have alleged that a wiretap caught Mr Spitzer arranging to meet a $1,000-an-hour prostitute named Kristen who worked for the Emperor's Club VIP prostitution ring.
Mr Spitzer is reported to have paid thousands of dollars over 18 months to the ring.Mr Spitzer is reported to have paid thousands of dollars over 18 months to the ring.
He could be charged with soliciting and paying for sex, breaking banking laws and with transporting someone across state lines for immoral purposes.He could be charged with soliciting and paying for sex, breaking banking laws and with transporting someone across state lines for immoral purposes.
He could also lose his licence to practise law in New York.He could also lose his licence to practise law in New York.
It marks a spectacular downfall for the man once known as the "Sheriff of Wall Street" for his investigations of organised crime, financial crime and prostitution.It marks a spectacular downfall for the man once known as the "Sheriff of Wall Street" for his investigations of organised crime, financial crime and prostitution.
The father of three teenage girls is a leading supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton in her battle against Senator Barack Obama to become the Democratic Party's candidate for president.The father of three teenage girls is a leading supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton in her battle against Senator Barack Obama to become the Democratic Party's candidate for president.
Mr Spitzer's deputy, Lieutenant-Governor David Paterson, is to take over on Monday, to become New York's first black governor as well as its first blind governor.Mr Spitzer's deputy, Lieutenant-Governor David Paterson, is to take over on Monday, to become New York's first black governor as well as its first blind governor.