Former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer will not face charges after rumors that he spent thousands of dollars on high priced prostitutes forced him out of office 8 months ago.

Spitzer, who had made a name for himself as a straight-laced public figure during his time in office, shocked many when he stepped down last spring.

Michael J. Garcia, the United States Attorney in Manhattan, issued a statement about Spitzer on Thursday, saying that “We have determined that there is insufficient evidence to bring charges against Mr. Spitzer”.  “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.”

The news does more than keep Spitzer from facing criminal charges; it saves him from facing a humiliating public trial. 

In a statement released shortly after the announcement Spitzer expressed regret for his original actions.

“I once again apologize for my actions,” he said in the statement, “and for the pain and disappointment those actions caused my family and the many people who supported me during my career in public life.”

Spitzer was known for strident prosecution of corporate white collar crime, both during his time as a district attorney and as governor. Due to his unrelenting pursuit of supposed fraud, Spitzer made admirers and enemies with great ease. His duration as governor lasted for a little over a year before he resigned because of the prostitution scandal.

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