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Federal Prosecutor in Los Angeles Hires Staffer Facing Misdemeanor Charges
Just the facts
Shawn Christopher Lewis accepted an offer to join the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles in February 2026 and began work after serving as chief of staff to a California state assemblyman. Court records indicate Lewis was convicted of driving under the influence in 2013, 2015, and 2022, and currently faces pending misdemeanor battery charges in Sacramento Superior Court stemming from a May 2026 altercation. On August 5, 2026, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office filed a probation violation petition against Lewis related to his 2022 DUI conviction. Department of Justice officials stated that all prospective employees undergo standard employment screening and background checks.
Why this is news
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired Shawn Christopher Lewis as a community resource specialist and public affairs liaison in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. Public records revealed that Lewis faces pending criminal charges in Sacramento while serving probation for past convictions.
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