“Clara, we need you to explain several of the original findings.”

“I can provide factual clarification through compliance.

But I want my recusal documented fully.”

He looked down.

“You’ve been central to the work.”

“That’s why the conflict is serious.”

I handed him a memo.

It requested that I remain available as a source of information concerning analyses I’d performed, while avoiding any further decision-making concerning Sterling financing or enforcement.