The DC Bar's Office of Disciplinary Counsel decided not to investigate US Attorney Ed Martin for potential ethical violations linked to his dismissal of a January 6 rioter's case. This decision stems from a complaint claiming a conflict of interest arising from Martin's prior defense counsel role for the rioter. The conclusion, articulated by Hamilton P. Fox, indicated Martin's action was "ministerial," and not contrary to any Bar rules. Moreover, Martin's work now includes reviewing the prosecution of January 6 defendants as part of his broader investigative initiative, dubbed the "1512 Project."
"By moving on behalf of the United States to dismiss the prosecution against a defendant, as the pardons required the United States to do, Mr. Martin was not advancing an adverse position to either the defendant or the United States."
"Following President Trump's sweeping pardons of January 6 rioters on Inauguration Day, Martin signed off on a motion to dismiss the case of convicted rioter Joseph Padilla-a case on which Martin served as defense counsel prior to joining the administration."
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