"High Class NY" prostitution ring broken up--TMZ publishes client list in 3 2...

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MadImmortalMan

July 20, 2011, 03:54:26 PM
I bet there's at least one prominent politician, a couple hedge fund managers and half the SEC.


Quote from: NYT

Operators of 'High Class' Escort Service Are Indicted
By LIZ ROBBINS

The name may say "high class," but the activities are still illegal, the authorities said on Wednesday.

Owners, employees and investors of a Sheepshead Bay escort service called High Class NY were indicted on prostitution and drug charges in Brooklyn, according to District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, who said the service earned $7 million over three years.

Some clients paid more than $10,000 a night, and the owners not only hid the nature of the transactions on clients' credit card statements, they falsely reported the profits of the business, the indictment said.

"There is no such thing as a high-class pimp, and as we do with all other pimps, my office will prosecute these defendants and seek the maximum sentences available under the law," Mr. Hynes said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the district attorney's office, 17 people and 5 corporations were named in the indictment, including the service's owners — Mikhail Yampolsky; his wife, Bronislava; his son, Alexander; and his stepson, Jonathan Yampolskaya. Eleven managers and supervisors and two investors were also indicted.

High Class NY's Web site says that the service introduces "fashion models, pageant winners, exquisite students, graduates and women of successful careers to gentlemen with exceptional standards." It also carries a disclaimer:

    In no way, shape or form does High Class NY consent to or have knowledge of any illegal activity. The exchange of money is only for time and discreet companionship. Anything other than this is by personal choice between adults of legal age and is not allowed by anyone through High Class NY.

The indictment said that even though escorts were required to sign employment contracts describing themselves as "models" and prohibiting sexual contact with clients, High Class accepted money from clients in exchange for sexual contact. The indictment also charged that the "models" provided cocaine and other controlled substances to clients.

A lawyer for Mr. Yampolsky did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
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Martinus

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July 20, 2011, 03:57:01 PM
Ugh. Silly country, silly rules. Will stay out of it as far as I can.

garbon

#2
July 20, 2011, 03:57:42 PM
Quote from: Martinus on July 20, 2011, 03:57:01 PM
Ugh. Silly country, silly rules. Will stay out of it as far as I can.

Good for us. :)
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#3
July 20, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
Quote from: Martinus on July 20, 2011, 03:57:01 PM
Ugh. Silly country, silly rules. Will stay out of it as far as I can.

Is that a promise you'll never visit?  :)
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Martinus

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July 20, 2011, 03:59:33 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 20, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
Quote from: Martinus on July 20, 2011, 03:57:01 PM
Ugh. Silly country, silly rules. Will stay out of it as far as I can.

Is that a promise you'll never visit?  :)

Well, I may be required to go on a business trip there. But I will stay out as far as I can help it. Your country is a disgrace.

Habbaku

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July 20, 2011, 04:02:16 PM
Is prostitution legal in Poland?
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#7
July 20, 2011, 04:05:57 PM
Marti is upset that someone would pay $10K/night for a prostitute.  In Poland that would buy all of Krakow, including all inhabitants.
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derspiess

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July 20, 2011, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: Martinus on July 20, 2011, 03:57:01 PM
Ugh. Silly country, silly rules. Will stay out of it as far as I can.

Oh noes!!!!
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July 20, 2011, 04:07:41 PM
Quote from: Habbaku on July 20, 2011, 04:02:16 PM
Is prostitution legal in Poland?

In theory yes, but in reality no one would ever want to pay.
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Ed Anger

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July 20, 2011, 04:11:29 PM
Quote from: derspiess on July 20, 2011, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: Martinus on July 20, 2011, 03:57:01 PM
Ugh. Silly country, silly rules. Will stay out of it as far as I can.

Oh noes!!!!

I know my heart is broken than he won't be servicing the glory holes in New York.
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DGuller

#11
July 20, 2011, 04:15:34 PM
 :hmm: That last name is very uncommon, AFAIK, and belongs to someone I know in the third degree.  :ph34r:

Ideologue

#12
July 20, 2011, 04:22:00 PM
I can't imagine anyone is worth $10k a night.
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Viking

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July 20, 2011, 04:25:15 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on July 20, 2011, 04:22:00 PM
I can't imagine anyone is worth $10k a night.

that depends, do you have $10k to spend?
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July 20, 2011, 04:41:03 PM
Quote from: DGuller on July 20, 2011, 04:15:34 PM
:hmm: That last name is very uncommon, AFAIK, and belongs to someone I know in the third degree.  :ph34r:

You knew someone in 3rd grade named "High Class NY"?  :huh:
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