City Of Malibu: City Statement On The Status Of Wagner Affidavit Investigation

Press release from the City of Malibu:

July 12, 2021

City Statement on the Status of Wagner Affidavit Investigation - July 12, 2021

On April 12, 2021, the City engaged attorneys Evan Jenness and George Newhouse to investigate the allegations asserted in the Affidavit of Jefferson Wagner and report back to the City Council on their findings and provide appropriate legal advice. On July 8, 2021, Ms. Jenness and Mr. Newhouse provided a second update on the status of the investigation to the appointed Client Representatives, Councilmembers Karen Farrer and Bruce Silverstein. According to counsel, they have interviewed numerous witnesses and are presently evaluating the information received from those witnesses. They continue to identify additional witnesses and documents that bear on the factual and legal issues raised in the investigation.  

While interviews have been conducted and documents obtained, the investigation is still ongoing. Ms. Jenness and Mr. Newhouse anticipate concluding the investigation within the next few months. 

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