Agent of Spitzer-Linked Prostitution Ring Makes Deal

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A booking agent for the prostitution ring involved in the scandal that led to Eliot Spitzer’s resignation as governor has accepted a plea deal with the federal government, according to her lawyer.

A 36-year-old holistic health counselor, Tanya Hollander, was one of four people charged with running the Emperors Club VIP, a high-price prostitution ring whose client list included Mr. Spitzer. The other three defendants have already pleaded guilty.

Ms. Hollander’s attorney, Michael Farkas, said Mr. Spitzer had nothing to do with his client’s case thus far and would not comment on whether the plea agreement includes provisions to cooperate with an investigation of the former governor.

Mr. Spitzer, who as the state’s attorney general helped to institute several anti-prostitution efforts, has not been charged in the case, and prosecutors have not said whether he will face charges.

Ms. Hollander pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to violate the Travel Act in federal court yesterday, but will change her plea to guilty at a hearing on August 25, Mr. Farkas said. He expects Ms. Hollander to sign the plea agreement in the next two weeks.

The Travel Act makes it illegal to travel across state lines with the intent to promote or facilitate unlawful activity. Ms. Hollander could face as much as one year in prison, but Mr. Farkas said he was hopeful she would avoid jail time.


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