DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
Summary
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles hired Shawn Christopher Lewis, who has a history of multiple DUI convictions and currently faces misdemeanor battery charges. Lewis works as a community resource specialist and helps with public affairs, despite his ongoing legal issues.Key Facts
- Shawn Christopher Lewis works for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
- He has been convicted of driving under the influence three times (2013, 2015, and 2021).
- Lewis is currently charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly attacking a man in Sacramento.
- He was also booked for resisting arrest and public intoxication during his recent arrest.
- Lewis was on probation from his last DUI conviction when arrested.
- He started his job after an open application process and continued working in the legislature until July.
- Some former Justice Department officials criticized the hiring, saying it may harm trust in law enforcement.
- The Justice Department is increasingly hiring people with criminal histories to fill staffing shortages.
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