California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials are facing legal action from a fired Air National Guard general who says he faced anti-Semitic discrimination, harassment and retaliation before being wrongfully fired last year.
Retired brigand. Gen. Jeffrey Magram, who is Jewish, filed the lawsuit Jan. 24 in a Los Angeles court.
Magram alleges that his former superior, Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers, who now serves as adjutant general of the California Military Department, created a hostile work environment by engaging in numerous anti-Semitic behavior over two years, and complaints related to his conduct were dropped. unanswered. Newsom.
Magram made headlines in January 2023 when his firing that month followed reports that he used troops to run personal errands, including taking his mother shopping, and that he prepared a fighter jet for a “possible internal mission” in 2020 during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, which dismissed fears among officials that the order would result in a plane “buzzing” civilian protesters in an attempt to disperse crowds.
An internal disciplinary board substantiated multiple allegations against Magram before his involuntary transfer to the retired Air Force reserve, which reports at the time said was “parallel” to a firing.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials face legal action from a fired Air National Guard general who says he faced anti-Semitic discrimination. AP
Magram, however, disputes those reasons for his dismissal and instead says it is because he spoke out against Beevers’ alleged behavior, which, according to Magram, included statements referring to another general as so stingy that he “gives the Jewish people a bad name.” and making the statement, “How Jewish can you be?” regarding another Jewish service member’s attempt to obtain a military discount on a vehicle.
According to Magram, each instance of alleged anti-Semitism by Beevers was witnessed by at least one other senior officer, and he reported them to Newsom’s office on six different occasions.
After reporting the behavior, Magram says Beevers’ animosity toward him became evident when he allegedly began “resurrecting and misrepresenting minor resolved issues” that were up to a decade old in what the former maintains was an attempt to force him to leave the department before the latter’s promotion to adjutant general in August 2022.
Retired brigand. Gen. Jeffrey Magram, who is Jewish, filed the lawsuit Jan. 24 in a Los Angeles court. National Guard
The lawsuit says that when Magram refused to resign, Beevers unsuccessfully attempted to undo the former’s disability claims, for which he was receiving Guard benefits, and subsequently obtained Newsom’s approval to shorten his medical disability evaluation, which It caused him to lose certain benefits. .
He adds that similar complaints from other top officials about Beevers to Newsom’s office were also ignored.
“I am extremely proud of my more than 37 years of service to California and this great nation, but I still have serious concerns for the well-being of service members and civilians currently serving in the Department,” Magram said in a statement to FoxNews. Digital. “MG Beevers mounted an unprecedented smear campaign against me and had the support of the Governor.”
Magram alleges that his former superior, Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers, created a hostile work environment by engaging in numerous anti-Semitic behavior over two years, and Newsom failed to respond to his complaints. 144th Fighter Wing
“I want to make sure this never happens again. “MG Beevers’ actions were disturbingly aggressive and inexplicable, and he must be held accountable,” he added. “It is shocking that Governor Newsom has ignored the many attempts made to correct this situation and permanently appointed MG Beevers as Adjutant General.”
When contacted for comment, Newsom’s office referred Fox News Digital to the California Military Department, which criticized the lawsuit as “retaliatory and baseless” and provided documents showing Magram was fired for causing the department to “lose faith and confidence” in his ability to continue serving as a leader in the organization.
“In 2021, the Inspector General of the United States Air Force investigated Brigadier General Magram for multiple cases of misconduct involving ethical violations and mistreatment of subordinates. “On October 26, 2021, the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force issued Brigadier General Magram a letter of reprimand for these indiscretions,” a department spokesperson said in a statement.
He adds that similar complaints from other top officials about Beevers to Newsom’s office were also ignored. REUTERS
“This independent action by the Air Force formed the basis of a dismissal action initiated by the California Military Department to hold General Magram accountable for his misconduct. “The recommended discipline was unanimously confirmed by a board of three senior officials with no involvement in the underlying incidents,” they said.
“All actions were taken based on independent investigations by the United States Air Force and the Inspector General of the Military Department. “We look forward to defending our actions to hold a senior leader accountable for his misconduct,” they added.
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