Judge Ana Reyes appointed Jessie Liu special master in the East Potomac golf case
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes appointed Jessie Liu, a former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, as a special master to investigate whether Justice and Interior Department lawyers misled the court or committed ethical violations in the East Potomac Golf Links case. The Washington Post reported the inquiry covers conduct through Oct. 31; Reyes has not found misconduct.
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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes appointed Jessie Liu, a former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, as a special master to investigate whether Justice and Interior Department lawyers misled the court or committed ethical violations in the East Potomac Golf Links case. Liu would examine the conduct of Justice and Interior Department lawyers. The inquiry is to cover potential violations through Oct. 31 and be conducted at the government’s expense, The Washington Post reported. Reyes opened the inquiry after an Oct. 30 hearing, expressing concern that officials had misrepresented plans to continue renovating the historic public course despite her temporary order blocking aspects of the project. Trump had publicly indicated work would proceed. Reyes has stressed that she has not determined any government lawyer committed misconduct. The lawsuit was brought by the DC Preservation League and two golfers.
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