Bill Richardson

Source: Richardson Probe "Was Killed In Washington"

Zachary Roth | August 27, 2009, 9:34AM

Remember that federal investigation into an alleged pay-to-play deal that derailed New Mexico governor Bill Richardson's bid to be commerce secretary? Well, it's looking like the governor and his top aides will avoid charges.

But the way things shook out may only raise more questions.

A "person familiar with the investigation" told the AP that top Justice Department officials had made the decision not to bring charges, adding that the probe "was killed in Washington."

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