“I didn’t create this situation, but it’s my responsibility to fix it,” Spitzer said at a news conference. Robicheaux and Riley had both pleaded not guilty and repeatedly denied having nonconsensual sex with any of their accusers. The case became political almost immediately. In October 2019, Spitzer assigned two veteran deputy district attorneys to review all evidence collected after another prosecutor in his office indicated there were “serious proof problems” with the case, Spitzer said. Spitzer invited any of the women who lodged allegations against the couple to meet with him to discuss his decision.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 05, 2020 16:30 UTC