BizJournals Portfolio

Recent Blog Posts

Mar 12 2008 12:00am EDT

No Deal With Spitzer, Feds Say

Whatever led to the timing of Eliot Spitzer's announcement that he will step down as governor of New York on Monday, it had nothing to do with negotiating a deal with federal prosecutors.

That, at least, was the unambiguous message in a statement from Michael J. Garcia, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

"There is no agreement between this Office and Governor Eliot Spitzer, relating to his resignation or any other matter," Garcia said.

by Mark Stein


Comments

If you are commenting using a Facebook account, your profile information may be displayed with your comment depending on your privacy settings. By leaving the 'Post to Facebook' box selected, your comment will be published to your Facebook profile in addition to the space below.


Connect With Portfolio.com

Come on, like us—you know you want to.

Follow us and if you're an innovative entrepreneur, we'll return the favor.

Today's top stories, conversation starters, and the back nine business bites.

spotlight on

People & Ideas

Whisky To-Go-Go

Now there's a company that let's you taste your knowledge of fine blended Scotches by mixing a whisky of your own. Read More