The vice president was given the details and a chance to respond.

Witnesses were interviewed.

Meeting recordings and written evaluations were reviewed.

The investigation concluded that he had violated our conduct policy, although it found no evidence he had altered the promotion decision.

He received a formal sanction, coaching requirements, and a warning about retaliation.

The analyst’s application was reviewed through a separate process.

Neither outcome was designed to satisfy people clamoring for a firing.

Both followed the evidence.