Larry Flynt, head of Larry Flynt Publications, speaks to the news media about the Washington sex scandal involving U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) and accused "D.C. Madam" Deborah Jean Palfrey and the possibility that other high-ranking U.S. elected officials may be involved during a news conference in Beverly Hills, July 11, 2007. Flynt said that he has launched 20 investigations into the phone numbers provided by Palfrey from her escort service. REUTERS/Gus Ruelas (UNITED STATES)