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FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2013 file photo, former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer participates in a primary debate for New York City comptroller in the WCBS-TV studios, in New York. The New York Police Department says detectives are looking into Jamie Antolini's claim that Spitzer, the disgraced former New York governor who resigned in 2008 amid revelations that he had sex with prostitutes, threatened to stab him during an irate interaction in a Manhattan restaurant. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Man files complaint, says ex-Gov. Spitzer threatened him

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2013, file photo, former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer delivers his concession speech at his election night party after losing the Democratic primary race for New York City comptroller in New York. A Russian woman who was accused of blackmailing Spitzer is seeking to lift a court-mandated gag order so she can talk about what she says are Spitzer's fetishes. The New York Post reports Svetlana Zakharova filed papers in Manhattan state Supreme Court seeking to lift the gag order imposed as part of her prosecution. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)

Russian accused of blackmailing ex-governor: Lift gag order

Associated Press

Woman accused of blackmailing Spitzer gets 90 days in jail

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2013, file photo, former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer delivers his concession speech at his election night party after losing the Democratic primary race for New York City comptroller in New York. A 26-year-old woman who accused Spitzer of assaulting her has been arrested for trying to extort money from him. Police said Svetlana Zakharova was arrested in New York on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)

The Latest: Ex-NY governor extortion case woman held on bail

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2013, file photo, former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer delivers his concession speech at his election night party after losing the Democratic primary race for New York City comptroller in New York. A 26-year-old woman who accused Spitzer of assaulting her has been arrested for trying to extort money from him. Police said Svetlana Zakharova was arrested in New York on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)

Woman charged in ex-NY governor extortion plot held on bail

By TOM HAYS - Associated Press

Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer walks to a cab after trying to collect signatures for his run for New York City comptroller in Union Square in New York, Monday, July 8, 2013. Spitzer, who stepped down in 2008 amid a prostitution scandal, says he is planning a political comeback with a run for New York City comptroller. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Eliot Spitzer, former N.Y. governor, accused of assaulting woman at Plaza Hotel

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Ex-madam, candidate pleads guilty to selling pills

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Political stars can sink in a blink

The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 12, 2008, file photo, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer announces his resignation amid a prostitution scandal as his wife Silda stands by at the governor’s office in New York. A spokeswoman for Spitzer and his wife says the two have resolved all issues as they part ways after 26 years of marriage. The couple announced in December 2013 that they were splitting up. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, File)

Breakup of NY ex-Gov. Spitzer, wife is uncontested

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STEAMROLLED: New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer was joined by wife Silda at a press conference yesterday. He apologized to his family and the public but did not mention the high-priced prostitution ring that he is accused of using.

Eliot Spitzer, Silda Wall file for divorce

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer walks to a cab after trying to collect signatures for his run for New York City comptroller in Union Square in New York, Monday, July 8, 2013. Spitzer, who stepped down in 2008 amid a prostitution scandal, says he is planning a political comeback with a run for New York City comptroller. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Scandal-tainted Eliot Spitzer films campaign ad at N.Y. school, with 5-year-olds

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Then-New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner speaks during a news conference alongside his wife, Huma Abedin, at the Gay Men's Health Crisis headquarters in New York on July 23, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

MILLER: Weiner, Spitzer, Filner sex scandals - So which party has a war on women?

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer walks to a cab after trying to collect signatures for his run for New York City comptroller in Union Square in New York, Monday, July 8, 2013. Spitzer, who stepped down in 2008 amid a prostitution scandal, says he is planning a political comeback with a run for New York City comptroller. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Eliot Spitzer on Anthony Weiner: I wouldn’t vote for him

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (The Washington Times)

Eliot Spitzer’s wife, Silda, to divorce him after election: report

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (The Washington Times)

Eliot Spitzer roped into Weiner scandal with query about prostitutes

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer walks to a cab after trying to collect signatures for his run for New York City comptroller in Union Square in New York, Monday, July 8, 2013. Spitzer, who stepped down in 2008 amid a prostitution scandal, says he is planning a political comeback with a run for New York City comptroller. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Eliot Spitzer: I’m actually a ‘feminist’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Zimmerman case example of justice served

The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (The Washington Times)

Eliot Spitzer: Zimmerman verdict ‘a failure of justice’

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer walks to a cab after trying to collect signatures for his run for New York City comptroller in Union Square in New York, Monday, July 8, 2013. Spitzer, who stepped down in 2008 amid a prostitution scandal, says he is planning a political comeback with a run for New York City comptroller. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Eliot Spitzer skips voting — after penning column, ‘Why I Am Voting’ for Obama

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is surrounded by the media as he tries to collect signatures for his run for New York City comptroller on Monday, July 8, 2013, in New York. Mr. Spitzer, who stepped down in 2008 from the governorship amid a prostitution scandal, says he is planning a political comeback with his bid for the comptroller's office. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Eliot Spitzer takes Dem lead in NYC comptroller race: poll

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times