Ex-NY Gov. David Paterson will not face perjury charges

I wasn't real sure about the validity of these charges when they first surfaced. It appeared as if something was being made out of nothing. I am glad that this governor can leave office in peace.

Former New York Gov. David Paterson won’t be charged with perjury on accusations that he lied about taking free Yankees tickets for the 2009 World Series while he was in office.

Albany County District Attorney David Soares informed Paterson’s lawyer in a letter Wednesday that his office won’t pursue perjury charges.

Soares spokeswoman Heather Oarth confirmed the contents of the letter on Saturday. A spokesperson for Paterson had no immediate comment.

The Commission on Public Integrity charged in a report last year that Paterson violated ethics laws when he contradicted his staff, the Yankees and common sense by falsely claiming he always intended to pay for the tickets. Paterson was fined more than $62,000, which he paid.

In the letter, Soares did not dispute the charges but said there was not sufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The letter was first reported by the Daily News.

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