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Eliot Spitzer

Eliot Spitzer is an American lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of New York from 2007 to 2008. Before that, he was the Attorney General of New York, known for his efforts to combat corporate corruption and financial crimes. His reputation was significantly impacted when, in 2008, he resigned as governor after publicly admitting to involvement in a prostitution scandal. Despite his personal scandal, Spitzer is recognized for his prior work on financial regulation and consumer protection policies.