Prosecutor Harry Shorstein allegedly concealed questionable forensic test results and faced ethics complaints during Obama administration appointment process

Summary

Prosecutor Harry Shorstein allegedly concealed questionable forensic test results and faced ethics complaints during Obama administration appointment process The passage provides a specific allegation that a former prosecutor suppressed potentially false forensic evidence and was later blocked from a U.S. Attorney appointment after a complaint was sent to the White House and Senate Judiciary Committee. It offers concrete names and a procedural context, but lacks detailed evidence, dates, or documentation, limiting immediate investigative action. Key insights: Harry Shorstein allegedly knew forensic test results were questionable or false yet did not disclose them.; A complaint was filed against Shorstein for ethical misconduct; he responded with a counter‑complaint.; The complaint was forwarded to the White House and Senate Judiciary Committee during President Obama’s consideration of Shorstein for a U.S. Attorney post.