U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent — who has hired Houston criminal defense lawyer Dick DeGuerin — met with Federal Bureau of Investigation agents on Nov. 30 to discuss allegations that he sexually harassed a court employee.

On Sept. 28, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Council issued an order reprimanding and admonishing Kent in connection with a May complaint filed by Cathy McBroom, a former case manager for the judge.