In 2016, a DC nonprofit employee named Jarrett admitted a scheme to impersonate the chief of staff of Rep John Lewis.
According to his plea agreement, Jarrett created fake stationary with the Congressman’s name and Cannon House Office Bldg suite number.... but listed his own personal cell phone number
Jarrett’s scheme was to pretend to be Congressman Lewis’ chief of staff to get access to the sidelines of a Washington Redskins game and “special” access to the Clevelander bar on South Beach in Miami. It worked.
Jarrett got three years probation, but avoided prison. Federal judge even gave him a break on his probation restrictions to complete work trip to NYC.
In court filings, Jarrett’s attorney described a troubled upbringing in Detroit, in which he suffered but continually overcame obstacles. And made his way thru college. Always seeking something better
But Jarrett also admittted this big misstep. And the feds told a judge what Jarrett had done was potentially dangerous, though not intended to harm the Congressman.
When we reported this story... in 2016.... Rep Lewis’ office responded promptly and kindly. Didn’t take a shot at Jarrett ... expressed concern for Jarrett’s well-being. The kind of response you don’t typically get from govt officials.
Here was our report from four years ago this weekend: nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-…
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