Former Governor Eliot Spitzer will not face criminal charges in connection with the international prostitution ring of which he was a patron, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the investigation began when they noticed suspicious payments of over $1 million made by Spitzer to a consulting firm that was a shell for the prostitution ring Emperors Club VIP.

However, the U.S. Attorney's Office said that following a thorough investigation, it was determined that there was no misuse of public or campaign funds.

"We have concluded that the public interest would
not be further advanced by filing criminal charges in this
matter," said Manhattan District Attorney Michael Garcia.

Additionally, the court determined that there was insufficient evidence to bring any charges against Spitzer for any payments to Emperors Club.

"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," said Spitzer in a statement released this afternoon. "I once again apologize for my actions, and for the pain and disappointment those actions caused my family and the many people who supported me during my career in public life."

Four members of the accused prostitution ring made plea deals with prosecutors, leading one of their attorneys to call the decision a "sad injustice" that they face jail time and Spitzer does not.

Spitzer resigned from his post in March following the news of his involvement with prostitutes.

NY1 tried to contact Spitzer at his farmhouse upstate, but was told he was not available.