THE SCANDAL
There's no way to have predicted his recklessness. But a look at Eliot Spitzer's past helps explain his capacity for risk.
HOW HE WAS CAUGHT
Spitzer got snagged by the fine print of the Patriot Act.
SOCIETY
How a Jersey girl found herself at the center of a storm.
PSYCHOLOGY
Why do powerful men risk everything for sex? It has to do with brain chemistry, evolution and, yes, testosterone.
SOCIETY
Gov. Spitzer's call girl reaps an online whirlwind.
SOCIETY
A Web site gives men a chance to write anonymously about the complicated reasons they buy sex. Their explanations may surprise you.
NEW YORK
Albany contemplates Spitzer's heir apparent.
MONEY CULTURE
How Spitzer was brought down by the kind of investigation he pioneered.
NATION
Inside the Emperors Club VIP.
SCANDAL
Humiliated, how do you stand by your man—and why would you?
POLITICS
Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss shares her views on Spitzer, prostitution and payment rates.
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