Sam Brinton, former nuclear official under Biden, arrested as fugitive.

Former Biden Administration Official Arrested as Fugitive from Justice

Who is Sam Brinton?

Samuel Brinton, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy, was arrested in Montgomery County, Maryland on Wednesday night as a “fugitive from justice.” Brinton, who identifies as non-binary, had been in charge of spent nuclear fuel and waste policy during their tenure with the Office of Nuclear Energy.

Arrest Details

According to a Montgomery County arrest record, Brinton was arrested in Rockville with the assistance of Montgomery County Police. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police are leading the investigation, but it is not clear why Brinton was considered a fugitive from justice.

Previous Legal Issues

Brinton was placed on leave in November after being charged with stealing luggage. By December 12, the Department of Energy confirmed that Brinton was no longer employed with the department. Brinton avoided jail time in two separate criminal cases in Nevada and Minnesota, but was ordered to pay restitution and enter a pretrial diversion program.

Possible Consequences

Brinton’s arrest could jeopardize their status in the pretrial diversion program, which typically requires participants to stay out of trouble and abide by other conditions. Violating the terms of the program could result in a return to court.

Conclusion

The reasons behind Brinton’s arrest as a fugitive from justice remain unclear. NTD News reached out to Brinton’s lawyers, but they did not respond by the time of publication. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.