No Charges For New York's Ex-Gov. Spitzer

(AP)  Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that they will not bring criminal charges against Eliot Spitzer for his role in a prostitution scandal, removing a legal cloud that has surrounded the former governor since his epic downfall eight months ago.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia said that investigators found no evidence that Spitzer or his office misused public or campaign funds for prostitution. Federal prosecutors typically do not prosecute clients of prostitution rings.

"In light of the policy of the Department of Justice with respect to prostitution offenses and the longstanding practice of this Office, as well as Mr. Spitzer's acceptance of responsibility for his conduct, we have concluded that the public interest would not be further advanced by filing criminal charges in this matter."

A remorseful Spitzer issued a statement in which he expressed relief that he will not face charges.

"I appreciate the impartiality and thoroughness of the investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office, and I acknowledge and accept responsibility for the conduct it disclosed. I resigned my position as Governor because I recognized that conduct was unworthy of an elected official. I once again apologize for my actions," Spitzer said.

Spitzer was out of town and unavailable for further comment.

Spitzer resigned March 12 after it was disclosed he was referred to in court papers as "Client-9," a man who met a prostitute known in a Washington, D.C., hotel. Garcia said that Spitzer later revealed to investigators that on multiple occasions he arranged for women to travel from one state to another state to engage in prostitution.

The scandal ruined a promising political career for Spitzer, who won a landslide election in 2006 with a vow to clean up corruption.

[model67a]

This is not surprising. Look at Bill Clinton. What he did damaged the image of the country and he got away with it. That was an injustice!!

[model67a]

these different blogs on different stories are a joke. No matter which one you go to some idiot gets the subject on Sarah Palin and won''t talk about the subject of the article. Pick one blog to talk about Palin and stay there!!

[dbstevens]

Our supposed "leaders" get away with anything, don''t they? We should be holding them aggressively to the highest standards of behavior.

[bm6005]

No charges? Why Not?

[bm6005]

Palin in 2012!! That''''s SO not the way to go!
Posted by cricketbeers

Don''t discourage them from running Palin again. We want to win again!

[cricketbeers]

Everyone on Earth already knows this story and knows he is a Dem., downsteamjim. Really you need to go get drunk or something and get over the election. Get used to the fact that the Republican party for all practical purposes is dead. Ding dong the witch is dead and Bush was no where to be seen election night and NO one missed him. ----------------------

OMG what an excellent post! It''ll be interesting to see which way the GOP turns now in light of the dead and dying party. LOL -- Palin in 2012!! That''s SO not the way to go!

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[renonv5]

He ruined his family, name and career for the sake of a bj. This will never cease to amaze me. The only bright spot is New York is much better off with governor Paterson.

[norepubs]

When democrats fall down the moral slippery slope of s e x scandal, they ''do it'' with women.
Republican men on the other hand, are either busted diddling little boys, or giving oral *** to strange men in public toilets......
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Of course he won''''t get prosecuted. He was only cheating on his wife with ONE woman. If he wants to do it right he needs to consult with Mahoney (D) down in Florida, this clown has his own brothel. Clinton (D), Spitzerswallows (D), then Mahoney (D). Next up Obama (D), and don''''t give me that "family man" BS, because Clinton, Spitzer, and Mahoney claimed to be family men, UNTIL THEY GOT CAUGHT!

Posted by libsRcrooks

[grammawhamma]

OMG...no wonder he had to pay for a piece...look at his picture! Yuck

[blackyowe]

Everyone on Earth already knows this story and knows he is a Dem., downsteamjim. Really you need to go get drunk or something and get over the election. Get used to the fact that the Republican party for all practical purposes is dead. Ding dong the witch is dead and Bush was no where to be seen election night and NO one missed him.