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| Scandal-hit NY governor 'to quit' | Scandal-hit NY governor 'to quit' |
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| New York Governor Eliot Spitzer will resign shortly after being linked to a prostitution ring, reports say. | New York Governor Eliot Spitzer will resign shortly after being linked to a prostitution ring, reports say. |
| Mr Spitzer, 48, made a public apology two days ago for what he called his unacceptable behaviour, but did not give details. | |
| He was allegedly identified by federal agents arranging to meet a prostitute in a Washington hotel. | He was allegedly identified by federal agents arranging to meet a prostitute in a Washington hotel. |
| Mr Spitzer made his name as an investigator of organised crime, financial crime and prostitution. | |
| At one point he was known as the "sheriff of Wall Street". | |
| Mr Spitzer, a father-of-three, has been under pressure to resign since news of his alleged involvement broke. | |
| Reports say he will announce his resignation at 1530 GMT in New York. |