Elliot Spitzer

Eliot Spitzer is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 54th Governor of New York from 2007 until his resignation in 2008. Before becoming governor, he was New York's Attorney General, known for his aggressive pursuit of corporate wrongdoing and financial fraud. His political career was marred by a scandal involving solicitation of prostitution, which led to his resignation. Since leaving office, Spitzer has worked in various roles, including finance and media. His story is often cited as a cautionary example of how personal actions can dramatically impact a political career.