A senior assistant attorney at the D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel, Jack Metzler, is facing a disciplinary complaint filed by the Center to Advance Security in America (CASA). The complaint alleges that Metzler's public statements on social media demonstrate political bias, which could affect his impartiality in a disciplinary investigation involving Ed Martin, a former U.S. attorney. CASA's complaint cites Metzler's past social media activity as compromising the neutrality required in the investigation into Martin's correspondence with Georgetown University regarding diversity policies. Metzler had previously withdrawn from the investigation shortly after the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The complaint against Metzler is part of a broader scrutiny of lawyers involved in Trump-related matters, with CASA also filing a separate complaint against former federal prosecutor Carmen Lineberger in Pennsylvania.
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D.C. Bar Official Faces Complaint After Political Posts
Jack Metzler, a senior assistant attorney at the D.C. Office of Disciplinary Counsel, is facing a complaint from CASA for alleged political bias in his social media posts, which may affect his impartiality in a case involving Ed Martin. Metzler withdrew from the investigation after the DOJ filed a lawsuit against the D.C. disciplinary office. This complaint is part of a larger trend of scrutiny towards lawyers involved in Trump-related cases.
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DC bar official who targeted Ed Martin hit with complaint after partisan posts
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D.C. Bar Official Faces Complaint After Political Posts
