Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer will not face criminal charges as a patron in a high-priced prostitution ring, federal prosecutors said this afternoon.Michael Garcia, the United States attorney in Manhattan, said Spitzer, who resigned in March, acknowledged his participation in the Emperors Club VIP prostitution ring and that on "multiple occasions" he traveled to other states to engage the services of prostitutes.
"After a thorough investigation, this office has uncovered no evidence of misuse of public or campaign funds. 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 in a statement.