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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.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.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". 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 ring11 Mar NY Times breaks story, saying Spitzer has called aides to emergency meeting; Spitzer tells press conference he has let down his family Allegations based on law enforcement sources quoted by Associated Press and New York Times class="" href="/1/hi/world/americas/7288725.stm">Profile: Eliot Spitzer class="" href="/1/hi/world/americas/7291101.stm">Washington diary: NY scandal class="" href="/1/hi/world/americas/7291101.stm">Q&A: Spitzer scandal
Mr Spitzer, a father-of-three, has been under pressure to resign since news of his alleged involvement broke. At one point he was known as the "Sheriff of Wall Street".
Reports say he will announce his resignation at 1530 GMT in New York. Mr Spitzer was elected state governor in November 2006 after serving as New York's attorney-general.
A Democrat, he is a leading supporter of Senator Hillary Clinton in her battle against Senator Barack Obama to become the party's candidate for president.
Mr Spitzer, a father-of-three, has been under pressure to resign since news of his alleged involvement in the prostitution ring broke.
A wiretap found a client later identified as him making arrangements to meet a $1,000-an-hour prostitute named Kristen.
Reports say he paid more than $4,000 for her services.
Mr Spitzer is expected to make an announcement at 1530 GMT in New York.