Kenneth Bowen, Violations in U.S. v. Kenneth Bowen, et al, Louisiana 2023
New Orleans, LA - In a shocking turn of events, Attorney General Eric Holder has announced the interim appointment of Dana J. Boente as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, amidst a brewing scandal in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
According to sources, the office has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding the handling of the case U.S. v. Kenneth Bowen, et al, with allegations of improper conduct and a court-ordered review of the investigation.
As part of the fallout, Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Horn has been assigned to ensure compliance with the court's order and will be recommencing the investigation and review previously handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Horn, a career prosecutor, will report directly to the Office of the Deputy Attorney General in connection with this matter.
Boente, who has served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia since 2007, has a proven track record of distinguished service to the Department of Justice, with a career spanning over 28 years.
In a statement, Attorney General Eric Holder praised Boente's appointment, saying, 'Dana Boente is a veteran federal prosecutor with a record of distinguished service to the Department of Justice. I am confident that he will lead the U.S. Attorney's Office through this time of transition and ensure the office's continued commitment to justice for the people of the Eastern District of Louisiana.'
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana has been at the center of controversy, with allegations of misconduct and a court-ordered review of the investigation into Kenneth Bowen and others.
No charges have been filed against Kenneth Bowen or any other defendants in connection with this case, and it is unclear what specific allegations have been made against them or what the outcome of the investigation will be.
In the meantime, Boente will take the reins as interim U.S. Attorney, tasked with leading the office through this challenging time and ensuring that justice is served in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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