Deborah Palfrey was awaiting sentencing on her conviction of money laundering, racketeering, and using the mail for illegal purposes in a prostitution ring. The woman believed to be 'the D.C. Madam,' who supposedly had a secret list of high-profile clients, was said to be adamant about avoiding prison at all costs.
According to sources close to Ms. Palfrey, she had already served time for prostitution once before, and the experience was so dreadful to her that she became very ill. Palfrey had indicated that she had no intention of going back to prison, in spite of her conviction on federal charges.
For the complete latest update, click here:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1736687,00.html
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
LIBERTY ALERT! Deborah Palfrey Commits Suicide
This is a special news alert. Deborah Palfrey, the alleged 'D.C. Madam,' has committed suicide in Florida. Details are sketchy at this time, but Palfrey had been the target of a federal investigation into high-end prostitution in the D.C. area, involving some who work within government.
It was suggested by several news organizations that Palfrey kept a secret list of her clients, which were then supposedly turned over to the court. However, most of the names on he list have been kept confidential.
'Palfrey's List' was widely speculated to have contained the names of high-profile politicians in Washington.
This story is still developing...
It was suggested by several news organizations that Palfrey kept a secret list of her clients, which were then supposedly turned over to the court. However, most of the names on he list have been kept confidential.
'Palfrey's List' was widely speculated to have contained the names of high-profile politicians in Washington.
This story is still developing...
Monday, July 16, 2007
'DC Madam' Senator Emerges From Seclusion
Washington, DC (TLS). Senator David Vitter, R-Louisiana, emerged from seclusion today a week after admitting to utilizing the services of the alleged 'DC Madam,' Deborah Palfrey.
Vitter and his wife Wendy appeared before cameras to answer charges that he had also been a patron of an escort service in New Orleans. Vitter denied those charges.
Continuing to apologize for his behavior from 1999 to 2001, when he was in the House of Representatives, Vitter stated that he had worked hard to save his marriage and to be a reputable example of the principles he has espoused publicly.
Both David and spouse Wendy spoke of the restorative power of forgiveness.
Vitter made no mention of any plans to resign his Senate seat and indicated that he was eager to get back to work on behalf of the people of Louisiana.
The Senator was a key figure in the recent defeat of the Kennedy/McCain/Bush immigration amnesty bill. Vitter was a staunch opponent of key provisions of the bill and helped to secure its defeat.
If for no other reason than his effective opposition to the amnesty bill, The Liberty Sphere believes Senator Vitter to be a valuable member of the Senate, regardless of his personal indiscretions nearly a decade ago.
Click here for a report on the Vitter news conference:
http://news.aol.com/story/_a/senator-under-brothel-cloud-surfaces/20070716184409990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
Vitter and his wife Wendy appeared before cameras to answer charges that he had also been a patron of an escort service in New Orleans. Vitter denied those charges.
Continuing to apologize for his behavior from 1999 to 2001, when he was in the House of Representatives, Vitter stated that he had worked hard to save his marriage and to be a reputable example of the principles he has espoused publicly.
Both David and spouse Wendy spoke of the restorative power of forgiveness.
Vitter made no mention of any plans to resign his Senate seat and indicated that he was eager to get back to work on behalf of the people of Louisiana.
The Senator was a key figure in the recent defeat of the Kennedy/McCain/Bush immigration amnesty bill. Vitter was a staunch opponent of key provisions of the bill and helped to secure its defeat.
If for no other reason than his effective opposition to the amnesty bill, The Liberty Sphere believes Senator Vitter to be a valuable member of the Senate, regardless of his personal indiscretions nearly a decade ago.
Click here for a report on the Vitter news conference:
http://news.aol.com/story/_a/senator-under-brothel-cloud-surfaces/20070716184409990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Palfrey's List Hits the Internet, Senator Implicated
Washington, DC (TLS). The infamous 'DC Madam,' Deborah Palfrey, has posted her phone records going back 13 years online. A member of the U.S. Senate has already been identified as a one-time patron several years ago.
Senator David Vetter, R-Louisiana, confessed to having utilized the services of Palfrey's escort service and describes a crisis within his family that led to his confession to his wife several years ago.
The Senator states that he has asked forgiveness from God and his wife, and that through marriage counseling they have managed to keep their relationship intact.
As for Ms. Palfrey, the list she posted online is no easy task to navigate. It takes knowledge of computer technology in order to decipher it.
No doubt, the IT specialists who work for the various news organizations will be hot on the case, quickly decoding the language and then reporting the information post-haste.
Meanwhile, Washington still waits....
For more information on Deborah Palfrey's list, click here:
http://www.examiner.com/blogs/Yeas_and_Nays/2007/7/9/DC-Madam-Posts-Phone-Records-Online
And here:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070710/D8Q9EVS80.html
Senator David Vetter, R-Louisiana, confessed to having utilized the services of Palfrey's escort service and describes a crisis within his family that led to his confession to his wife several years ago.
The Senator states that he has asked forgiveness from God and his wife, and that through marriage counseling they have managed to keep their relationship intact.
As for Ms. Palfrey, the list she posted online is no easy task to navigate. It takes knowledge of computer technology in order to decipher it.
No doubt, the IT specialists who work for the various news organizations will be hot on the case, quickly decoding the language and then reporting the information post-haste.
Meanwhile, Washington still waits....
For more information on Deborah Palfrey's list, click here:
http://www.examiner.com/blogs/Yeas_and_Nays/2007/7/9/DC-Madam-Posts-Phone-Records-Online
And here:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070710/D8Q9EVS80.html
Friday, July 06, 2007
Late-Breaking Update on Palfrey's List
Washington, DC (TLS). A Judge has ruled that the infamous 'D.C. Madam,' Deborah Palfrey, may begin to publicize and publish her 'list' which up until now has been kept secret by ABC News and the courts.
ABC News somehow mysteriously got a copy of the list.
For several anxiety-laden days Washington awaited the decision either by the court or by ABC News to make the list public. The rumor mill of the beltway was rife with speculation as to who's names were on that list.
It is fairly certain that there are high-powered politicians on the list, that is, unless somehow the main players made sure that certain names were deleted before going public.
They have certainly had plenty of time to do so.
If names have been deleted, the infamous 'Palfrey's List' may be anti-climactic (forgive my pun) once the thing is published. There may be NO famous names of interest to be found. Of course, there is a slight chance that there were never any powerful names on that list to begin with, other than those already 'outed.'
If this turns out to be the case, then apparently Deborah Palfrey played the system in order to gain some sort of leverage in her attempt to avoid jail.
ABC News somehow mysteriously got a copy of the list.
For several anxiety-laden days Washington awaited the decision either by the court or by ABC News to make the list public. The rumor mill of the beltway was rife with speculation as to who's names were on that list.
It is fairly certain that there are high-powered politicians on the list, that is, unless somehow the main players made sure that certain names were deleted before going public.
They have certainly had plenty of time to do so.
If names have been deleted, the infamous 'Palfrey's List' may be anti-climactic (forgive my pun) once the thing is published. There may be NO famous names of interest to be found. Of course, there is a slight chance that there were never any powerful names on that list to begin with, other than those already 'outed.'
If this turns out to be the case, then apparently Deborah Palfrey played the system in order to gain some sort of leverage in her attempt to avoid jail.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Palfrey's List Under Tight Wraps at ABC News
Washington, DC (TLS). Never in the history of tabloid news has a news organization paid so much for exclusive rights to a story for so little in return. ABC News somehow mysteriously became the only recipient of the now-infamous Palfrey's List--the 'DC Madam's' list of high-profile clients--only to report days later that it may not be 'appropriate' to disclose the names to the public.
Now wait just a minute here. There is nothing 'appropriate' about this story in the first place. ABC obviously planned on using the information, or else they would not have made such a public display of the fact that they were in possession of the dreaded 'list.'
This only leads to a few fairly obvious conclusions. ABC News saw that the names on that list are not exclusive to the ones it intended to put on display as examples of the 'culture of corruption' among Republicans. Obviously, there are probably Republicans on the list, but you can bet your sweet box of condoms that there are Democrats on the list as well...some who are very powerful.
Immediately after ABC hinted at who was on the list by claiming that there is another Bush Administration official and the head of a conservative think-tank, suddenly and inexplicably ABC went silent. This can only mean one thing. They found some names on that list that would be very embarrassing to Democrats and Liberals.
Why, GASP!, there may even be some ABC News execs on that list! And what if.....oh my....
What if there are some high profile REPORTERS on the list?
My friends, this is the ONLY plausible reason I can think of as to why ABC News would suddenly get an attack of conscience. Suddenly, out of the blue, they 'want to do the right thing.'
Methinks there's something rotten here, and it sure ain't in Denmark.
At this point, it would be highly problematic to place any credence on any disclosures ABC News made concerning the list, given that they have had plenty of time to cull through it and remove the names of those they wish to protect.
Sorry, guys, but you blew it.
Now wait just a minute here. There is nothing 'appropriate' about this story in the first place. ABC obviously planned on using the information, or else they would not have made such a public display of the fact that they were in possession of the dreaded 'list.'
This only leads to a few fairly obvious conclusions. ABC News saw that the names on that list are not exclusive to the ones it intended to put on display as examples of the 'culture of corruption' among Republicans. Obviously, there are probably Republicans on the list, but you can bet your sweet box of condoms that there are Democrats on the list as well...some who are very powerful.
Immediately after ABC hinted at who was on the list by claiming that there is another Bush Administration official and the head of a conservative think-tank, suddenly and inexplicably ABC went silent. This can only mean one thing. They found some names on that list that would be very embarrassing to Democrats and Liberals.
Why, GASP!, there may even be some ABC News execs on that list! And what if.....oh my....
What if there are some high profile REPORTERS on the list?
My friends, this is the ONLY plausible reason I can think of as to why ABC News would suddenly get an attack of conscience. Suddenly, out of the blue, they 'want to do the right thing.'
Methinks there's something rotten here, and it sure ain't in Denmark.
At this point, it would be highly problematic to place any credence on any disclosures ABC News made concerning the list, given that they have had plenty of time to cull through it and remove the names of those they wish to protect.
Sorry, guys, but you blew it.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
The Palfrey Ultimatum
Washington, DC (TLS). 'DC Madam' Deborah Palfrey has obviously cut a deal, or rather it is more an ultimatum. She wants some of her high-profile customers to come forward voluntarily to tell the Court that she operated a legitimate business within the limits of the law.
If they refuse, their names will be published, and they will be subpoenaed.
What seems to be a rather straightforward ultimatum on the surface is actually a deal
prosecutors have brokered with her, i.e., 'give us your list of names in exchange for our going easy on you.'
The deal, which involves not only the infamous 'Palfrey's List' but also a carefully crafted ultimatum designed to send shivers up the spines of who-knows-how-many in Washington, is a no-lose situation for Palfrey. If she can scare up enough customers to testify for her, she may beat the rap. If she can't beat the rap she gets off easy because she gave prosecutors the list of powerful 'johns,' which any law enforcement agency would die for.
Palfrey is obviously playing this game with the deftness of a pro. And so are the prosecutors. Let's see what, if anything, this carefully crafted plan will cough up.
If they refuse, their names will be published, and they will be subpoenaed.
What seems to be a rather straightforward ultimatum on the surface is actually a deal
prosecutors have brokered with her, i.e., 'give us your list of names in exchange for our going easy on you.'
The deal, which involves not only the infamous 'Palfrey's List' but also a carefully crafted ultimatum designed to send shivers up the spines of who-knows-how-many in Washington, is a no-lose situation for Palfrey. If she can scare up enough customers to testify for her, she may beat the rap. If she can't beat the rap she gets off easy because she gave prosecutors the list of powerful 'johns,' which any law enforcement agency would die for.
Palfrey is obviously playing this game with the deftness of a pro. And so are the prosecutors. Let's see what, if anything, this carefully crafted plan will cough up.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
DC Madam--the Marketing of 'Palfrey's List'
Washington, DC (TLS). The nagging question among news reporters and news organizations today is, how did ABC News get a copy of the now-infamous 'Palfrey's List' when other news organizations were deprived of that opportunity?
What is quickly becoming known as 'Palfrey's List' is the documentation of the names and phone numbers of clients that alleged DC Madam Deborah Palfrey provided the Court in her prostitution ring case. Somehow ABC News winds up with a copy of at least a partial list of the clients.
How? Why? Who decided to release this information to the Press? Who decided it would be ABC News to receive a copy? Why were not ALL of the major news organizations given a copy?
More importantly, is this an indication of the marketing of Palfrey's List? If so, what was the price? What did ABC do to receive this favor from the Court?
The entire scenario smacks of privilege. It does nothing but raise suspicions for one news organization to have the opportunity to pour over these sensitive documents before anyone else besides the Court has a chance to see what's in them.
Until the questions concerning the involvement of ABC News are answered, a cloud of suspicion hangs over the entire process of making the list public.
What is quickly becoming known as 'Palfrey's List' is the documentation of the names and phone numbers of clients that alleged DC Madam Deborah Palfrey provided the Court in her prostitution ring case. Somehow ABC News winds up with a copy of at least a partial list of the clients.
How? Why? Who decided to release this information to the Press? Who decided it would be ABC News to receive a copy? Why were not ALL of the major news organizations given a copy?
More importantly, is this an indication of the marketing of Palfrey's List? If so, what was the price? What did ABC do to receive this favor from the Court?
The entire scenario smacks of privilege. It does nothing but raise suspicions for one news organization to have the opportunity to pour over these sensitive documents before anyone else besides the Court has a chance to see what's in them.
Until the questions concerning the involvement of ABC News are answered, a cloud of suspicion hangs over the entire process of making the list public.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Deborah Palfrey's List--a Sneak Peek
Washington, DC (TLS). As the drama and anxiety grow over 'DC Madam' Deborah Palfrey's list of high-profile customers in the Beltway, ABC News has given a sneak peek into what is to come as these names are made public.
ABC states that among the list of hundreds of customer phone numbers it has poured through, there is a major CEO, the head of a conservative think-tank, and yet another high-ranking government official.
In what is sure to become known in the days ahead as 'Palfrey's List' are the names and phone numbers of scores of individuals who utilized her services, which Palfrey maintains is 'perfectly legal.' She says that if some of her clients engaged in illegal sexual activity with the escorts in question, then these particular customers instigated such activity on their own and that she has no control over what the escorts or their customers do once they are 'on a date.'
Palfrey is in a legal fight of her own involving her activities as a suspected 'Madam' who ran a prostitution ring in the D.C. area. As part of her attempt to remain free from jail she is cooperating with investigators by turning over the names and phone records of former clients.
The entire scenario has put Washington on edge as some who occupy very public positions of power may well be identified as a name that appears in 'Palfrey's List.'
It will be most interesting to see how this story plays out in the days ahead as the light is shone into the dark corners of Washington.
ABC states that among the list of hundreds of customer phone numbers it has poured through, there is a major CEO, the head of a conservative think-tank, and yet another high-ranking government official.
In what is sure to become known in the days ahead as 'Palfrey's List' are the names and phone numbers of scores of individuals who utilized her services, which Palfrey maintains is 'perfectly legal.' She says that if some of her clients engaged in illegal sexual activity with the escorts in question, then these particular customers instigated such activity on their own and that she has no control over what the escorts or their customers do once they are 'on a date.'
Palfrey is in a legal fight of her own involving her activities as a suspected 'Madam' who ran a prostitution ring in the D.C. area. As part of her attempt to remain free from jail she is cooperating with investigators by turning over the names and phone records of former clients.
The entire scenario has put Washington on edge as some who occupy very public positions of power may well be identified as a name that appears in 'Palfrey's List.'
It will be most interesting to see how this story plays out in the days ahead as the light is shone into the dark corners of Washington.
'DC Madam' Sends Politicians Scurrying
Washington, DC (TLS). Deborah Palfrey, the infamous 'DC Madam' who ran an escort service inside the Beltway, has turned over to the Court hundreds of pages of telephone records that could implicate major power-players in Washington.
Ms. Palfrey's trial has already led to one casualty at the State Department.
Word has been received this afternoon that ABC News has some of the telephone records provided to the Court by Ms. Palfrey. This news has people all over Washington shaking in their boots, particularly some high-profile leaders in government.
The fact that one government insider has already lost his job over the scandal is sending shock waves throughout the Beltway, as it is anticipated that when ABC News releases some of the names gleaned from Palfrey's records, many more will go to the chopping block.
And this brings us to the issue of the day. Should prostitution be illegal? Is this a legitimate role of government in a free society?
Obviously there are certain moral/ethical issues that must be provided the prohibition of legislation, such as murder and theft. Thus, the old adage, 'You can't legislate morality,' simply does not wash. We have always legislated certain moral precepts. No civilized society can survive without it.
Yet when it comes to prostitution we are faced with a dilemma similar to that which we face with illegal drugs. Should government be spending precious resources, taxpayers' money, to fight personal behavior that probably will not change, no matter what laws are passed?
The time, money, and resources spent on the 'war on drugs' and the fight against prostitution could be much better spent on far more important matters. The war on drugs has been lost, despite the billions spent on it for over 25 years, and prostitution has not gone away for centuries, not even in the face of stiff penalties.
I would like to hear from you, our readers. You can post your opinion anonymously, of course. But what do you think about the publicity surrounding the DC Madam? Should we be spending taxpayers' money on things of this nature? Should we legalize activities such as prostitution and the use of illegal drugs, with important legal safeguards to protect human life?
Ms. Palfrey's trial has already led to one casualty at the State Department.
Word has been received this afternoon that ABC News has some of the telephone records provided to the Court by Ms. Palfrey. This news has people all over Washington shaking in their boots, particularly some high-profile leaders in government.
The fact that one government insider has already lost his job over the scandal is sending shock waves throughout the Beltway, as it is anticipated that when ABC News releases some of the names gleaned from Palfrey's records, many more will go to the chopping block.
And this brings us to the issue of the day. Should prostitution be illegal? Is this a legitimate role of government in a free society?
Obviously there are certain moral/ethical issues that must be provided the prohibition of legislation, such as murder and theft. Thus, the old adage, 'You can't legislate morality,' simply does not wash. We have always legislated certain moral precepts. No civilized society can survive without it.
Yet when it comes to prostitution we are faced with a dilemma similar to that which we face with illegal drugs. Should government be spending precious resources, taxpayers' money, to fight personal behavior that probably will not change, no matter what laws are passed?
The time, money, and resources spent on the 'war on drugs' and the fight against prostitution could be much better spent on far more important matters. The war on drugs has been lost, despite the billions spent on it for over 25 years, and prostitution has not gone away for centuries, not even in the face of stiff penalties.
I would like to hear from you, our readers. You can post your opinion anonymously, of course. But what do you think about the publicity surrounding the DC Madam? Should we be spending taxpayers' money on things of this nature? Should we legalize activities such as prostitution and the use of illegal drugs, with important legal safeguards to protect human life?
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