Law Firm Affirms Shawn DeRemer's Innocence After Investigations

James S. Bell. PC says multiple agencies closed the case without charges against the board-certified physician.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:24pm

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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 says the accusations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate conduct were fully investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department Sexual Assault Unit, the United States Attorney's Office, and the Federal Protective Service, all of which declined to bring charges after reviewing evidence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential damage that unsubstantiated allegations can have on an individual's reputation and career, even when authorities find no evidence of wrongdoing. The firm's statement underscores the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence.

The details

According to the firm, 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. Prosecutors formally declined to pursue charges, and the investigation was closed after authorities reviewed objective evidence.

  • The allegations surfaced more than five weeks after the alleged interaction.
  • The investigations were concluded in early 2026.

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.

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.”

— James S. Bell. PC, Law Firm Representing Dr. Shawn DeRemer (austinnews.net)

“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. Shawn DeRemer (austinnews.net)

What’s next

The firm has formally demanded full retractions from media outlets that published the allegations and is evaluating all available legal remedies.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence, as well as the potential damage that unsubstantiated allegations can have on an individual's reputation and career, even when authorities find no evidence of wrongdoing.