Kyle Sampson was the chief of staff for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. He resigned on March 12, 2007, in the midst of the U.S. Attorney controversy.MSNBC: Dems Weigh in on U.S. Attorney Controversy
Political Influence
According to a report released by the U.S. Department of Justice on July 28, 2008, Sampson and other former aides to Alberto Gonzales violated federal laws by allowing their personal politics to influence hiring decisions. It was revealed that the majority of candidates Sampson considered for immigration judge positions were explicitly recommended by top White House officials.The Associated Press: DOJ: Former aide broke law in hiring scandal (July 28, 2008)
Key Dates
- 1993: Graduated from Brigham Young University
- 1996: Graduated from The University of Chicago Law School
- 1999-2001: Served as Counsel to Senator Orrin G. Hatch
- 2003: Became counselor to former Attorney General, John Ashcroft
- 2005: Became Chief of Staff for Alberto Gonzales
Positions Held
- Counsel to Senator Orrin G. Hatch
- Counselor to John Ashcroft
- Associate Counsel to the President
- Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia
- Chief of Staff, Alberto Gonzales
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Full Name
D. Kyle Sampson
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Birthplace
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Alma Maters
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Served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Worked for Judge Karen J. Williams of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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Worked at Parr Waddoups Brown Gee & Loveless
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