The active political corruption investigation threatens to stall the DIA CEO’s nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, according to recent news reports.
, before Washington’s appointment as airport CEO was confirmed by the Denver City Council. Washington doesn’t appear to be the main target of the investigation.
The affidavit indicates the probe’s primary focus is whether more than $800,000 in contracts to run a sexual harassment hotline were given to a well-connected nonprofit group called Peace Over Violence in exchange for campaign donations to an elected L.A. County supervisor who serves on L.A. Metro’s board. The document cites the potential for bribery charges.
The search warrant affidavit alleges that, according to the whistleblower, Washington awarded the Peace Over Violence contract to remain “in good graces” with Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, a close friend of Patti Giggans, the nonprofit’s head. Washington was named in the warrants among officials whose emails and communications about the contract were being sought.at L.A. Metro offices, Kuehl’s home, Giggans’ home and Peace Over Violence’s office.
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