Feds Were/Are All Over Spitzer
Federal prosecutors have asked the NY State Inspector General to "refrain from launching" its own investigation into former Governor Spitzer activities (the Post translates it as "a double-life as a sleazy harlot-hopper"). Why? Because the feds says they are "looking at all aspects." Well, why not, when it seems that the feds used "some of its most intrusive tactics" against Spitzer during the investigation.
The NY Times has an article about the Justice Department's aggressive efforts, "examining [Spitzer's] financial records, eavesdropping on his phone calls and tailing him during its criminal investigation." The DOJ doesn't usually go after prostitution, but the DOJ does go after public corruption. And there was fear that if they didn't investigate it, they would be accused of covering up Spitzer's activities.
In defending their handling of the case, officials said that in the end, investigators chose to monitor his conduct but made no effort to set up a sting, or an arranged situation in which Mr. Spitzer might implicate himself. They did not surreptitiously record his activities inside the hotel or seek to obtain DNA evidence. It was not necessary, as Mr. Spitzer proved to be easy prey, according to the affidavit, which was signed by an F.B.I. agent.But many experts believe the details of the FBI affidavit were unnecessarily explicit.
As for what the ex-Governor has been up to, the Post reports Spitzer is still at his upstate mansion in Pine Plains and has gone into therapy, possibly for sex addiction.
