Lamar AlexanderNASHVILLE – The U.S. Justice Department says Sen. Lamar Alexander’s chief of staff Ryan Loskarn was arrested today on probable cause for posession and distribution of child pornography charges.
Alexander, R-Tenn., fired the 35-year-old top aide.
Justice Department spokesman Peter Carr said in a statement that Loskarn was arrested by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Loskarn, who was arrested at his home and led away in handcuffs, is scheduled for a hearing in federal court on Thursday.
According to Carr, Loskarn remains in custody pending the hearing. Additional information is expected to come out in court or as it is unsealed.
Alexander late this afternoon announced he is replaced Loskarn with David Cleary, saying “David has worked with me for eight years and fortunately is well-prepared to step into this position.