James S. Bell. PC Issues Statement Affirming DeRemer's Innocence

Law firm representing Dr. Shawn DeRemer says investigations found no evidence of wrongdoing

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:04pm

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James S. Bell. PC, the law firm representing Dr. Shawn DeRemer, has released an official statement asserting DeRemer's innocence after multiple federal and local investigations concluded without charges. The firm states that the accusations were fully investigated and authorities found no evidence of criminal conduct, with prosecutors formally declining to pursue charges.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential consequences of unsubstantiated allegations, especially those that gain national media attention. The statement from DeRemer's legal counsel aims to clear his name and reputation after the accusations exposed him to public ridicule and financial damage.

The details

According to the statement, the accusations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate conduct were investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department Sexual Assault Unit, the United States Attorney's Office, and the Federal Protective Service. Each agency declined to bring charges after reviewing evidence, including surveillance footage, and officially closed the matter. The firm states the interactions referenced in media reports involved a friendly embrace initiated and controlled by the alleged accusers, and that authorities found no forensic findings, medical reports, or dispatch records of complaints at the time.

  • The alleged incident occurred in early February 2026.
  • The accusations surfaced more than five weeks after the alleged interaction and were never reported to police or security at the time.
  • Prosecutors formally declined to pursue charges, and the investigation was closed in March 2026 after authorities reviewed the evidence.

The players

James S. Bell. PC

A nationally recognized trial law firm based in Dallas, Texas, representing clients in complex litigation and high-profile legal matters across the United States.

Dr. Shawn DeRemer

A board-certified physician with more than three decades of medical service, who has never faced a malpractice claim or criminal charge before these allegations.

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What they’re saying

“Dr. DeRemer categorically denies every allegation. Investigators determined that the interactions referenced in media reports involved a friendly embrace initiated and controlled by the alleged accusers. Authorities found no evidence of criminal conduct, no forensic findings, no medical reports, and no dispatch records of complaints at the time of the alleged incident.”

— James S. Bell. PC, Law Firm Representing Dr. DeRemer (Press Release)

“The recent reports harmed Dr. DeRemer's reputation and exposed him to public ridicule and financial damage. The firm has formally demanded full retractions from media outlets that published the allegations and is evaluating all available legal remedies.”

— James S. Bell. PC, Law Firm Representing Dr. DeRemer (Press Release)

What’s next

The law firm is evaluating all available legal remedies against media outlets that published the allegations against Dr. DeRemer.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential consequences of unsubstantiated allegations, especially those that gain national media attention. The statement from DeRemer's legal counsel aims to clear his name and reputation after the accusations exposed him to public ridicule and financial damage, despite authorities finding no evidence of wrongdoing.