Sutton v. Department of Justice

Lori A. Sutton seeks review of the final decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (Board) sustaining her removal by the Department of Justice (agency) and denying her Individual Right of Action (IRA) appeal under the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA), 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8). Sutton v. Dep’t of Justice, 94 M.S.P.R. 4 (2003). We affirm,.

DISCUSSION

The charges leading to Ms. Sutton’s removal were quite serious. Ms. Sutton was employed as an administrative services specialist in the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Kansas. Without authorization, she altered a personal letter…