The client, a supervisory employee of the Department of Justice (DEA), received a notice of proposed indefinite suspension regarding allegations of criminal misconduct. The client also received a notice of suspension of his access to NSI (federal top-secret security clearance).
The agency indefinitely suspended the client without pay pending an OIG criminal investigation. The client was represented against the criminal allegations with OIG. Pursuant to several meetings with OIG, OIG declines criminal prosecution.
The agency proposed discipline regarding allegations of misconduct. The discipline was MITIGATED to a non-adverse action of suspension for less than 15 days by the agency’s deciding official. Pursuant to representation, the client’s top-secret clearance was restored, and the client returned to full duty.
