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Deputy Director of DC Buildings resigns after ethics investigation
WASHINGTON – The deputy director of D.C.’s Department of Buildings, Caroline Lian, has resigned following a Board of Ethics investigation that revealed she had been working a separate full-time job with Freddie Mac during her telework days.
Lian, who also served as a Falls Church City Council member, allegedly participated in council business while on the clock for the District of Columbia. The investigation led to Lian being fined $25,000, and she is no longer part of the D.C. or Falls Church government.
Her resignation from the Falls Church City Council became effective on Thursday, following revelations about her failure to properly report outside employment. The City of Falls Church confirmed her resignation, which was prompted by an article published in The Washington Post on Wednesday. The article detailed findings from the District of Columbia’s Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Office, revealing that Lian had not accurately disclosed her outside employment.
“The Post article prompted the City to review Ms. Lian’s most recent annual Financial Disclosure, known as the ‘Virginia State and Local Statement of Economic Interests,’” said Mary Catherine Chase, spokesperson for the City of Falls Church. “Upon review, the City discovered that the former council member listed only Freddie Mac as her employer and did not disclose her employment relationship with the District of Columbia. Following procedures set forth by state code, the City has relayed this information to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for investigation.”
Daniel Gleick, Press Secretary for the District of Columbia’s Department of Buildings, stated, “The Department of Buildings has accepted the employee’s resignation effective immediately, and she is no longer employed by District government. The Department of Buildings is committed to our mission of serving D.C. residents, businesses, and visitors, and will be taking additional steps to ensure that all employees follow required practices.”
The investigation into Lian’s financial disclosures and outside employment is ongoing.
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More Trouble In D.C. At The BBC: Washington News Editor Exits After Complaints Over Management Style
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC News channel’s Washington D.C.-based executive producer has left abruptly after complaints were made about the way he spoke to colleagues in the newsroom.
Deadline understands that concerns were raised about Adam Levy‘s management style, with a recent incident proving to be the final straw. Two sources alleged that he spoke to a young producer in a way that was considered to be aggressive after a mistake was made during a news shift.
Levy, who left earlier this month, declined to comment when contacted by Deadline. A BBC spokesman said the broadcaster does not comment on individual HR matters.
Levy’s swift exit comes at a tumultuous time for the BBC’s Washington bureau, with the UK broadcaster facing a $1B lawsuit from Donald Trump after a bungled Panorama edit of the U.S. president’s January 6 speech. Although the mistake was not made by U.S.-based journalists, they are at the frontline of now tense relations with the White House.
Paul Royall, the executive news editor of the BBC News channel, visited Washington this month to help steady the ship. His trip was planned before Levy’s exit, but sources noted that Royall was in the city in an effort to boost morale.
Levy was appointed as the BBC News channel’s news editor and executive producer in March 2023, playing a key role in building live programming out of Washington. Levy previously worked at CNN, where he was a producer on shows including State of the Union with Jake Tapper.
Sources close to Levy pointed to his career before the BBC as a team player without issue. These people said he was known for his passion and diligence in tough circumstances. One former CNN colleague said Levy was a respected colleague at the network, working with people at every level of the newsroom.
Levy’s exit comes at a time when the BBC is cracking down on alleged abuses of power following a workplace culture review earlier this year. In September, BBC chair Samir Shah said “very serious disciplinary actions, including dismissals,” have taken place since the review.
WASHINGTON (7News) — A woman was shot in Northeast D.C. on Sunday afternoon, and police are searching for the gunman.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said Fourth District officers were called to the 5700 block of Second Street, Northeast, around 1:46 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found an adult woman conscious and breathing after being shot.
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DC Fire and EMS paramedics took her to a nearby hospital for treatment. Her condition has not been released.
Police issued a lookout for the suspected shooter, described as a Black man with a gray beard, medium complexion, heavy build, wearing a gray hoodie. He was last seen in a black Mercedes.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada’s first-ever Capitol Christmas Tree arrived in Washington D.C. today, marking a historic milestone for the Silver State.
The 53-foot-tall red fir, named “Silver Belle,” comes from an area just east of Lake Tahoe. The tree will be displayed on the West Lawn of the Capitol throughout the holiday season.
Silver Belle will feature hand-made ornaments created by Nevada schools, adding a personal touch from students across the state to this national display.
Watch a timelapse of the Christmas Tree raising
Timelapse of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Nevada
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