Federal Prosecutors Decline Charges Against Labor Sec’s Husband After Assault Claims
Federal prosecutors have declined to bring criminal charges against Shawn DeRemer, the husband of U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, following allegations that he inappropriately touched women at the Department of Labor’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. According to multiple sources, including CBS News, officials concluded there was insufficient evidence of a prosecutable crime.
The decision escalates an unfolding controversy at the Labor Department, where at least two female staffers reported that DeRemer touched them against their will inside the building. A police report filed Jan. 24 referenced alleged sexual contact from Dec. 18, and at least one incident reportedly appeared on security cameras.
Federal prosecutors, after reviewing video and other evidence, determined “there is no indication of a crime,” according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. DeRemer had already been barred from entering the department’s Frances Perkins Building pending investigative outcomes.
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This development comes amid a separate inspector general investigation into workplace conduct involving the Labor Secretary’s office. That inquiry has spotlighted internal complaints about departmental culture and conduct.
“The evidence did not support pursuing criminal charges,” said a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, referring to the reviewed security footage.
The lack of federal charges does not end related scrutiny, and police and internal watchdog reviews remain active as questions persist about workplace safety and accountability. Lawmakers and agency officials are watching closely for next steps in both the criminal and administrative strands of this case. As investigators continue their work, the focus now shifts to what administrative actions or policy reforms may follow.
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