Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has been cleared of 50 misconduct allegations after the Office of the Public Prosecutor declared there was insufficient evidence to refer him to a Leadership Tribunal.
Acting Public Prosecutor Helen Roalakona announced the decision at a press conference this afternoon, bringing an end to months of scrutiny following a referral by the Ombudsman Commission.
Ms Roalakona said investigators closely examined the allegations, including claims relating to money received by the Chief Justice, but found the funds were derived from legitimate income sources that had already been declared in his annual statements.
She said the evidence presented by the Ombudsman Commission did not meet the threshold required for a tribunal referral.
The decision means Sir Gibbs will not face further leadership proceedings over the allegations.
The Office of the Public Prosecutor said its assessment was based strictly on the evidence available and the requirements of the law.
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