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March 11, 2008

In Light of Spitzer Scandal, CREW Asks why Sen. Vitter is Not Being Held Accountable for His Actions

Ethics, Press Releases, Eliot Spitzer, Senate Members, David Vitter

Washington, DC – Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) executive director Melanie Sloan released the following statement: “In light of the revelations about Governor Eliot Spitzer’s use of prostitutes, we are reminded again that the Senate Ethics Committee has so far refused to investigate Senator David Vitter (R-LA), who admitted to using the services of the so-called D.C. Madam to solicit for prostitution. Although Governor Spitzer’s conduct is more serious -- likely amounting to one or more felonies -- both men are high level government officials who have publicly proclaimed their high moral standards. Both should have to live by those standards and be held accountable for their actions. The Ethics Committee should not continue to give Senator Vitter a pass.”

Click Here to read the criminal complaint against Senator Vitter

Click Here to read CREW ethics complaint against Senator Vitter

Click Here to read to read the Senate Ethics Committee's response to allegations against Senator Vitter

Click Here to read CREW's request for investigation of Senator Vitter

Click Here to read CREW's exhibits of evidence regarding Senator Vittner

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is a non-profit legal watchdog group dedicated to holding public officials accountable for their actions. For more information, please visit www.citizensforethics.org or contact David Merchant at 202.408.5565 or dmerchant@citizensforethics.org