The client, a supervisory GS–14 Special Agent with the Department of Justice, ATF, received a notice of Demotion, reassignment, and a 45-day suspension from his position for alleged misconduct.

Pursuant to the preparation of a written response and conducting the oral reply with the deciding official, the deciding official MITIGATED the penalty to a minor suspension with no Demotion or reassignment. The client returned to full supervisory duties in place.

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