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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Jackson County approves $339 million budget ... Hunting trophies could get price tags ... Oregon races to finalize rules for marijuana, issue licenses ... Jackson County approves $339 million budget ... Hunting trophies could get price tags ... Oregon races to finalize rules for marijuana, issue licenses ... AFFAIR WITH SUBORDINATE Feds: Former US attorney for Oregon lied about affair There will be no criminal prosecution Comment By Steven DuBois The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Steven DuBois The Associated Press Posted Jun. 7, 2016 at 7:15 PM By Steven DuBois The Associated Press Posted Jun. 7, 2016 at 7:15 PM » Social News PORTLAND — Former U.S. Attorney for Oregon Amanda Marshall violated sexual harassment laws while having an affair with a subordinate and lied about the relationship when confronted, federal authorities said Tuesday. The Office of the Inspector General released the findings in a brief investigative summary that did not identify Marshall by name. A government official speaking on the condition of anonymity confirmed it's about Marshall. The inspector general said Marshall won't face criminal prosecution, but the findings will be forwarded to the Office of Professional Responsibility. That office will decide whether her conduct warrants referral to appropriate bar authorities. Attorney Charese Rohny, who represented Marshall at the time of her resignation, said she would speak with Marshall about whether to comment on the investigation. Marshall cited health problems stemming from post-traumatic stress disorder when she resigned last year amid rumors she had an inappropriate relationship with an assistant U.S. attorney and harassed him with unwanted text messages when the affair ended. The inspector general found that the "intimate personal relationship" lasted for more than a year and the U.S. attorney continued to participate in work-related matters involving the subordinate. Investigators determined that the relationship, and the "multiple harassing communications," violated sexual harassment laws and regulations. The summary said Marshall lied about the nature of the relationship when confronted, violated instructions not to have contact with the assistant U.S. attorney and tried to impede the investigation by telling the subordinate that he was the subject of the probe and should not speak with the inspector general. John Lavinsky, counsel to the inspector general, declined to discuss specifics of the case and identified the Privacy Act as the reason for shielding the U.S. attorney's name. An Obama appointee, Marshall was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in September 2011 and began her work as U.S. attorney that October. She was replaced by Billy J. Williams in 2015. By Steven DuBois The Associated Press MailTribune.com By Steven DuBois The Associated Press Posted Jun. 7, 2016 at 7:15 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501