Overview
- Folsom police confirmed they arrested California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri on Feb. 4 on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery at his home.
- Choudri was notified before a planned Feb. 6 court appearance that the Sacramento district attorney’s office would not file charges, according to his attorney.
- A rail authority spokesperson said the agency is aware of the incident and is reviewing the matter.
- The arrest came a day after Choudri appeared with Gov. Gavin Newsom to mark completion of the 150-acre Southern Railhead facility in Kern County.
- Newsom’s office said it is awaiting more information and noted the CEO reports to the rail authority.