In October 1999 , new Attorney General Eliot Spitzer dismissed the lawsuit .
In October 1999 , new Attorney General Eliot Spitzer cleared Rangel and Sutton of any wrongdoing , saying that all monies properly owed had changed hands .
In October 1999 , new Attorney General Eliot Spitzer dismissed the lawsuit and cleared Rangel and Sutton of any wrongdoing , saying that all monies properly owed had changed hands .