Federal Authorities Decline Charges Against Labor Secretary’s Husband

Federal officials have decided not to indict Dr. Sean Delemer, the husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Delemer, concerning alleged sexual assaults involving two female employees at the department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., according to various sources.

At least one of the alleged incidents reportedly took place in December when Dr. Delemer was seen on surveillance footage embracing a woman for an extended time.

After reviewing the video, prosecutors from the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office opted not to file charges. A spokesperson for U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that, “Based on the evidence submitted to our office regarding the video, there is no indication of a crime.”

Moreover, the Federal Protective Service, part of the Department of Homeland Security that investigates crimes in government buildings, also chose not to move forward with the case last month.

Two female employees have come forward alleging sexual misconduct in a wider inquiry into a “hostile” work atmosphere allegedly fostered by Chavez Delemer and his close aides. This investigation was initially highlighted by The Post in January.

The D.C. police subsequently visited the labor commissioner’s office to review camera footage as part of their own investigation. Employees were instructed to temporarily vacate the building while the Metropolitan Police Department conducted their search on February 5th.

In a complaint filed on January 24th, it was reported that an unidentified female employee claimed she was forced into “sexual contact against her will.” This led to a misdemeanor charge of sexual abuse. The police have not shared any updates regarding the status of their investigation.

Dr. Delemer, who practices anesthesiology in Portland, Oregon, has since been banned from entering the building, as reported by The New York Times. A notice highlighted that, “If Mr. Delemer attempts to enter, he will be asked to leave.”

In response to the allegations, Delemer stated to the Wall Street Journal, “I have not done any of this and I categorically deny these things. I will categorically and vehemently fight everything on this matter.”

Additionally, a misconduct complaint has been filed with the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General, claiming that certain Cabinet officials had their staff members conceal official travel for personal matters.

Allegations against Chavez Delemer also include consuming alcohol while on duty and engaging in an “inappropriate” relationship with a security guard.

Evidence has surfaced indicating that Chavez Delemer took subordinates to a strip club in Oregon during an official trip paid for by taxpayers, sparking an investigation by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).

Key officials, including Chief of Staff Jihoon Han and Deputy Rebecca Wright, have been placed on administrative leave, and several other complaints have emerged during Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito’s ongoing investigation. Reports suggest that both Han and Wright have been accused of bullying DOL employees even after the inquiry started.

Interestingly, Wright had been removed from the investigation regarding her comments about President Trump, reportedly stating to staff, “We don’t care what the president looks like. We don’t care what the White House tells us to do. All we care about is that the secretary looks good.”

The White House has expressed support for Chavez Delemer, with Press Secretary Caroline Levitt confirming that President Trump is “aware of the internal investigation” and believes that Chavez Delemer is performing well at the Department of Labor.

Since the investigation kicked off, the Labor Secretary has been participating in Cabinet and White House events and touring various U.S. states amid “travel fraud” accusations. Additionally, he attended a fundraising dinner for Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) where tickets priced at $2,500 were sold.

Promotional materials for the February 11 event highlighted that Chavez Delemer was a “special guest,” noting that “his appearance is not a solicitation of funds.”

Dr. Delemer has not responded to requests for comment, and representatives from the DOL, DHS, and the White House were unavailable for immediate inquiries.