New York governor resigns amid sex scandal
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned Wednesday after it was revealed he had been involved with several prostitutes, the New York Times reported.
The resignation will be effective Monday and Lt. Gov. David Paterson will be sworn in as Spitzer's replacement.
“Over the course of my public life, I have insisted — I believe correctly — that people regardless of their position or power take responsibility for their conduct,� Sptizer, wife at his side, said during a 140 second press conference. “I can and will ask no less of myself. For this reason, I am resigning from the office of governor.�
It was revealed two days ago that Spitzer was a frequent client at a high-end prostitution ring.
It is unclear whether Spitzer will faces any criminal charges.
Spitzer is the first New York governor to resign since 1973 and the first to be forced out since William Sulzer was impeached in 1913 because of campaign finance fraud.