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Tuesday, July 10, 2007 6:19:06 AM
GOP Senator used prostitute service
Senator David Vitter
(AP Photo)
David Vitter admits "serious sin" in his past
July 10, 2007 - 1:00am.
Republican Senator David Vitter, a Lousiana politician who campaigned on a record of "family values," paid for prostitutes from the service of the infamous "DC Madam," Deborah Jeane Palfrey.
Vitter admitted Monday night that he has committed "a very serious sin in my past" after his telephone number appeared on Palfrey's call list.
Vitter's spokesman, Joel Digrado, confirmed the statement in an e-mail sent to The Associated Press.
"This was a very serious sin in my past for which I am, of course, completely responsible," Vitter said in the statement. "Several years ago, I asked for and received forgiveness from God and my wife in confession and marriage counseling. Out of respect for my family, I will keep my discussion of the matter there — with God and them. But I certainly offer my deep and sincere apologies to all I have disappointed and let down in any way."
Vitter's telephone number was among phone records of Pamela Martin and Associates, the high-priced call girl ring that is expected to ensnare a number of Washington's rich and powerful.
Vitter campaigned on traditional Republican themes of "family values" and is often critical of what he calls the "immorality of society."
Deborah Jeane Palfrey was charged in federal court of racketeering by running a prostitution ring that netted more than $2 million over 13 years, beginning in 1993. She contends, however, that her escort service, Pamela Martin and Associates, was a legitimate business.
Vitter, 46, a Republican in his first Senate term, was elected to the Senate in 2004. He represented Louisiana's 1st Congressional District in the House from 1999 to 2004.
Vitter and his wife, Wendy, live in Metairie, La., with their four children.
(Includes information from The Associated Press)
Copyright 2007 Capitol Hill Blue
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/cont/node/2881 [with comments] [complete AP story at http://www.nola.com/newsflash/louisiana/index.ssf?/base/news-33/1184036122307300.xml&storylist=l... ]
Senator David Vitter
(AP Photo)
David Vitter admits "serious sin" in his past
July 10, 2007 - 1:00am.
Republican Senator David Vitter, a Lousiana politician who campaigned on a record of "family values," paid for prostitutes from the service of the infamous "DC Madam," Deborah Jeane Palfrey.
Vitter admitted Monday night that he has committed "a very serious sin in my past" after his telephone number appeared on Palfrey's call list.
Vitter's spokesman, Joel Digrado, confirmed the statement in an e-mail sent to The Associated Press.
"This was a very serious sin in my past for which I am, of course, completely responsible," Vitter said in the statement. "Several years ago, I asked for and received forgiveness from God and my wife in confession and marriage counseling. Out of respect for my family, I will keep my discussion of the matter there — with God and them. But I certainly offer my deep and sincere apologies to all I have disappointed and let down in any way."
Vitter's telephone number was among phone records of Pamela Martin and Associates, the high-priced call girl ring that is expected to ensnare a number of Washington's rich and powerful.
Vitter campaigned on traditional Republican themes of "family values" and is often critical of what he calls the "immorality of society."
Deborah Jeane Palfrey was charged in federal court of racketeering by running a prostitution ring that netted more than $2 million over 13 years, beginning in 1993. She contends, however, that her escort service, Pamela Martin and Associates, was a legitimate business.
Vitter, 46, a Republican in his first Senate term, was elected to the Senate in 2004. He represented Louisiana's 1st Congressional District in the House from 1999 to 2004.
Vitter and his wife, Wendy, live in Metairie, La., with their four children.
(Includes information from The Associated Press)
Copyright 2007 Capitol Hill Blue
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/cont/node/2881 [with comments] [complete AP story at http://www.nola.com/newsflash/louisiana/index.ssf?/base/news-33/1184036122307300.xml&storylist=l... ]
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