Guide Note

On August 25, 2008, Tanya Hollander plead guilty to charges related to prostitution for her involvement with the Emperors Club VIP international prostitution ring. Hollander admitted that she worked as a booking agent for the company, but her lawyer maintained that she was a "minor player" in the enterprise.¹

Fast Facts

Age at time of arrest: 36

Sentencing is scheduled for November 25, 2008¹

Is expected to receive 6-10 months in prison¹

Resides: Rhinebeck, New York

Also worked as a holistic health counselor¹

Also arrested: Mark Brener, Cecil Suwal and Temeka Rachelle Lewis

History

In March of 2008, Hollander was arrested in connection with the operation of international prostitution ring Emperors Club VIP. It was alleged that she was a booking agent for the Brooklyn based operation, along with Temeka Rachelle Lewis. On March 10, 2008, The New York Times revealed that New York Governor Eliot Spitzer was among the service's clients.

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Tanya Hollander News

CNN: Another guilty plea in Spitzer hooker scandal (August 25, 2008)
Reuters: Woman in Spitzer prostitution case pleads guilty (August 25, 2008)
CBS4.com: NYC Escort Worker Pleads Guilty In Spitzer Case (August 25, 2008)
New York Post: 5G/hr. Hookers (March 7, 2008)
New York Times: Four Charged With Running Online Prostitution Ring (March 7, 2008)
North Jersey Record: 4 Charged in Call-girl Ring for Rich Guys (March 7, 2008)
New York Daily News: Feds bust Net ring with pricey hookers (March 7, 2008)

Tanya Hollander Blogs and Commentaries

Google Blog Search: Tanya Hollander
Gothamist: International Escort Ring Busted by Feds (March 7, 2008)
Radar Online: The Secret Double life of Spitzer's alleged hooker booker (March 12,2008)