Legal Opinion
Brown v. Watts
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided April 15, 2010No. 08-CV-714PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WASHINGTON, Chief Judge:
The District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC) terminated the employment of Correctional Treatment Specialist Charles Watts on grounds of malfeasance for failing to process a detainer for an inmate suspected of terrorist activities. 1 The Office of Employee Appeals (OEA) sustained the termination. On Mr. Watts’ petition for review, the trial court reversed the termination and reinstated Mr. Watts with back pay and benefits. We reverse the trial court because (1) the OEA decision was based on substantial evidence in the record, and (2) while the OEA was…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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