Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, who took office in 2013 amid scandal, has stepped down to make room for new AG Derek Brown. Reyes faced controversies during his tenure, including resisting releasing his calendar to the media and his close ties to the founder of an anti-human trafficking charity. Allegations of sexual misconduct and misleading donors against the charity’s founder also brought scrutiny to Reyes. Despite legal claims against him being dismissed, Reyes faced criticism from lawmakers and the public. His legacy includes efforts to bring in $540 million from opioid lawsuits, ongoing lawsuits against social media companies, and combating white-collar crime. Reyes’ travel outside the state, including trips to Nevada and the 2022 World Cup paid for by Qatar, raised questions about how he spent his time on the clock. The public records fight for his calendar lasted two years before he settled and released five years worth of entries. Political science professor Tim Chambless stressed the importance of transparency from the attorney general’s office. New AG Brown has already released his calendar for the week, signaling a new era of openness in leadership. Reyes’ departure marks the end of a controversial tenure, leaving behind a legacy of mixed views on his time as Utah’s top cop.
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