Deborah Jeane Palfrey "D.C. Madam" serviced Sen. David Vitter?

As the saga continues in the "D.C. Madam" case, the phone number of U.S. Senator David Vitter has come up as a customer of Deborah Jeane Palfrey.

Deborah Jeane Palfrey "D.C. Madam" serviced Sen. David Vitter? Deborah Jeane Palfrey stands accused of running a prostitution ring, often referred to as the "D.C. Madam". And even though the prosecutors in the case are trying to keep the list of her clients private, the phone number of the Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) has slipped out, along with many others.

Deborah Jeane Palfrey posted the list of the phone numbers online, and anyone can view them. Click here to see the D.C. Madam list of phone numbers and clients. Note, due to the high volume, the page with the numbers may not open. According to Palfrey's lawyer, the initial plan was to give the numbers only to journalists.

Vitter says he regrets the "sin" and has already asked for forgiveness both God and his wife.

Sen. David Vitter released the following statement: "This was a very serious sin in my past for which I am, of course, completely responsible. Several years ago, I asked for and received forgiveness from God and my wife in confession and marriage counseling. Out of respect for my family, I will keep my discussion of the matter there - with God and them. But I certainly offer my deep and sincere apologies to all I have disappointed and let down in any way."

Deborah Jeane Palfrey is accused of running a prostitution service catering to men in the area. Her business, Pamela Martin & Associates, is said to have entertained 15,000 customers in the Washington, D.C. area between 1993 and 2006, and netted over $2 million.

Published on 07/10/2007