Prosecutors Close Case Against Labor Secretary's Husband
Prosecutors and the Metropolitan Police closed a criminal probe after reviewing a Dec. 18 security video and finding no indication of a crime.
Overview
The Metropolitan Police Department said its Sexual Assault Unit closed its criminal investigation after the U.S. Attorney's Office determined there was no evidence of a crime.
At least two Labor Department staffers accused Shawn DeRemer of unwanted sexual contact, including a Dec. 18 encounter captured on internal security cameras, and a police report was filed Jan. 24.
Shawn DeRemer, 57, has categorically denied the allegations and was barred from entering Labor Department headquarters, officials said.
The Labor Department's inspector general opened a separate workplace-misconduct probe into Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer that prompted searches of her office and led to senior aides being placed on leave in January.
Federal prosecutors' decision ends the criminal inquiries without charges, while the inspector general's investigation and administrative placements within the department continue.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources... presented the facts without editorializing, reporting prosecutors' decision, accusers' claims, and institutional responses (U.S. Attorney statement, building ban, White House awareness). Language remained descriptive, quotes were attributed, and the outlet noted attempts to reach DeRemer — collectively showing source-driven, neutral coverage rather than advocacy.
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FAQ
At least two Labor Department staffers accused Shawn DeRemer of unwanted sexual contact, including a Dec. 18 incident captured on security video, prompting a police report on Jan. 24.
Prosecutors and the Metropolitan Police closed the investigation after reviewing the Dec. 18 security video and finding no indication of a crime.
Shawn DeRemer was barred from entering Labor Department headquarters following the allegations.
The Labor Department's inspector general continues a separate workplace-misconduct probe into Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, which led to searches of her office and senior aides being placed on leave.
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