Wake DA says House speaker cleared after SBI inquiry

Freeman said the State Bureau of Investigation looked over the past few months at payments Moore received from groups that benefited years ago from General Assembly legislation.

"This review found no misuse of public office for private gain or other wrongdoing as to these payments, and we therefore are closing the inquiry into this matter without further action," Freeman said in an email.

On follow up, Freeman confirmed that her office has "no open matters at this point" involving Moore.

The law was struck down by the courts.

Freeman said Monday that the SBI looked at both issues, and "we have determined that these fees were for legal services paid to Mr. Moore in his capacity as an attorney."

“Unfortunately, deceptive and politically motivated criticisms seem to be the norm in our current political climate,” Moore said in a statement after Freeman's announcement. “I appreciate the careful and professional way the district attorney and the SBI handled the anonymous allegations that were made against me. I also appreciate the confidence that the voters have placed in me, and I will continue working to maintain their trust.”