Even if I knew which documents Ms. Jones was referencing, the burden is on the
agency to pursue its appeal. How typically arrogant of the agency to
suggest that I should "know" what documents Ms. Jones intends to use
or that I have some responsibility to work against my own interest.
Mr. Boudreaux then offered a great point. The agency claims to have
terminated me for cause. Do they intend to use my "outstanding"
performance reviews? My performance-based awards? The letters of
appreciation from DOJ staff for my services as an instructor at the DOJ
training facility in Columbia, SC? The letters of appreciation from DOJ staff
for my services as a collateral duty EEO investigator? Do they intend to
use my whistleblower complaints? My EEO complaints? A copy of the
statute governing confidentiality with the mediator under 5 U.S.C. 574?
The sworn statements regarding the discussions in the bar at the Embassy Suites
Hotel during an active EEO mediation from Leura Canary, Patricia Watson and the
agency mediator, Sharon Stokes, an Assistant United States Attorney from
Atlanta? The two declinations of criminal prosecution from Assistant
United States Attorney Melvin Hyde from Columbus, Georgia for "false
statements made to the mediator during an EEO mediation?" A copy of
the envelope sent to me within the past month with the words, "Open only
in the presence of an inmate" prominently displayed across the front?
The hearing was continued to allow the agency to serve a copy of the documentation it intends to use to prove work-related misconduct.
How long will the Attorney General allow this to go on? Will there ever be a point in which someone in the new administration steps up on this issue?
They are definitely trying to wear me down. I guess it never occurred to them that since I am unemployed - and unemployable in my normal occupation - I can work 24/7 in pursuit of my claims. But it is not possible to wear me down on issues as emotional as these.
You mentioned earlier that you are heading in a new direction now. Can you tell us about your plans?
I am working toward my MBA. I believe that furthering my education is the best way to channel my experiences into something positive.I am looking forward to what my future holds. I am also working on a book detailing my experiences in this case. I do not wish to be more specific than that about my future plans because I have been subjected to so much retaliation.
Your caution is certainly
understandable. Thank you so much
for sharing your story with us, Tamarah. And you are quite right. If they can go after you and Gov.
Siegelman, none of us are safe.. Keep us apprised about progress on the case as
well as in your new career. And thank
you for sticking your neck out to let this administration as well as the public
know about the prosecutorial misconduct going on in our Justice Department. You
are one courageous and resilient woman. I look forward to reading your book!
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Again, special thanks to Andrew Kreig and Roger Shuler.
How to take action:
Write the Attorney General and Congressional leaders now!
U.S. Attorney Gen. Eric Holder
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
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