There's a predictable cycle to any major scandal: shock, denial, acceptance, cashing in, and then, eventually, public repentance. Several months since we first heard her name, Ashley Alexandra Dupre has finally reached the last phase, which culminated in an interview with Diane Sawyer. Yes folks, Ashley wants you to know she's deeply sorry for the damage she did to Spitzer's family—and can she please have that record deal please? Clip above.

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