U.S. attorney: No charges for Spitzer

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer will not face federal charges for cavorting with prostitutes from an escort service, prosecutors said Thursday.

U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia released a statement saying that the federal investigation had found no evidence that Spitzer misused government money or campaign contributions, Newsday reported.

"In addition, we have determined that there is insufficient evidence to bring charges against Mr. Spitzer for any offense relating to the withdrawal of funds for, and his payments to, the Emperors Club VIP," Garcia said.

He added that Spitzer has accepted responsibility for his conduct and that prosecuting him for patronizing prostitutes would not be in the public interest.

The investigation began when a bank reported suspicious transfers from Spitzer's accounts. While investigators found nothing to back up suspicions that the governor was concealing bribe money, information on his prostitute use was leaked to The New York Times, leading to his resignation.