Update on the Palfrey Suicide

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.

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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...