UK Watchdog Clears Johnson of Criminal Wrongdoing

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not face a criminal investigation into whether he offered special favors to an American businesswoman during his time as mayor of London.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct ruled againsta criminal investigation over Johnson’s ties to tech entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri.

The matter concerned Johnson's time as mayor. The independent office, which oversees police complaints in England, was asked to consider if there were grounds to investigate him for misconduct in public office.

Johnson has vociferously denied wrongdoing.

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