US justice department investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role
- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether Corey Lewandowski, who was a top aide to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, personally profited from his role, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.
- Lewandowski worked closely with Noem as a special government employee until March, when the two were both ousted after a series of controversies, including the fatal shootings of US citizens by immigration officers.
- The probe is related to contracts the agency signed under Noem's leadership, a source told CBS.
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- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether Corey Lewandowski, who was a top aide to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, personally profited from his role, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.
- Lewandowski worked closely with Noem as a special government employee until March, when the two were both ousted after a series of controversies, including the fatal shootings of US citizens by immigration officers.
- The probe is related to contracts the agency signed under Noem's leadership, a source told CBS.
Sources: BBC News