Former AUSA Charged With Sexually Harassing Intern

Ohio Disciplinary Counsel has filed a complaint alleging misconduct by an Assistant United States Attorney toward a second year law student interning with the office.

The intern thought Respondent was attempting to look up her skirt or “looking at [her] butt.”

He allegedly talked about her sex life, offered to send her nude photographs on Snapchat and offered to purchase her clothing at several places including Victoria’s Secret.

An alleged incident in the Akron office library occurred when

Respondent told J.S. she needed a copy of the 2015 Sentencing Guidelines. He then reached across her body, touching her breasts with the back of his hand.

She believes the touching was intentional.

Eventually she blocked him on social media.

She moved from the Akron to the Youngstown office and sought a letter of recommendation from him.

When he asked what he would get in return, she dropped the matter and got other recommendations.

He then Facebook messaged

Why do you haunt my dreams?

Finally, she informed a colleague and the Office of Inspector General investigated. 

He resigned and reported the matter to Disciplinary Counsel.

Complaint linked here. (Mike Frisch)