Jeff Raven

“in accordance with standard hiring and screening procedures, accepted an offer in February of this year.”

Jeff Raven · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

Raven said Lewis applied for a publicly posted position and accepted an offer in February 2026.

“Mr. Lewis welcomes an opportunity to clear his name,”

Jeff Raven · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

Raven told CBS News in a statement that his client is innocent and presumed as such unless proven guilty.

“This transition had nothing to do with his pending legal matters,”

Jeff Raven · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

Raven said Lewis continued to work for the legislature through the beginning of July before beginning his new job with the U.S. attorney's office.