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A top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles has hired Shawn Christopher Lewis, a man with a troubling criminal record, as a community liaison — just as he faces new misdemeanor charges for allegedly punching a man and throwing his phone off a roof. Lewis, who was still on probation for a third DUI conviction from 2021 when he was arrested, is now facing court to have his probation revoked. His attorney insists he’s innocent and claims he applied for the publicly advertised role before his legal troubles became public. Critics question how such a hire could happen, especially given past background check standards — some say leniency due to staffing shortages may be compromising justice system integrity.

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