California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri is set to return to work on Thursday after an investigation into his conduct.Project officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration launched the investigation after Choudri was arrested in February on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Choudri, who was not charged with a crime, didn’t tell project officials or state leaders about the incident and the governor confirmed he found out when KCRA 3 first reported it on February 16. (Previous coverage in the video above.)Choudri has been on administrative leave since Feb. 17 using his paid time off. On Thursday afternoon, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board emerged from a closed session during one of its routine meetings. Board Chairman Thomas Richards said the board completed its review of the independent counsel investigation and requested Choudri return to work on March 5. Richards did not elaborate further.The review was also expected to look into a conflict-of-interest concern. Choudri’s fiancé, Lyudmyla Starostyuk was recently hired by accounting services firm KPMG, which state records show has a $24 million contract with the High-Speed Rail.Choudri’s attorney has said Starostyuk’s position is not affiliated with the project. KCRA 3 has reached out to the governor and Choudri’s attorney for comment on the board’s decision on Wednesday. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri is set to return to work on Thursday after an investigation into his conduct.

Project officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration launched the investigation after Choudri was arrested in February on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Choudri, who was not charged with a crime, didn’t tell project officials or state leaders about the incident and the governor confirmed he found out when KCRA 3 first reported it on February 16.

(Previous coverage in the video above.)

Choudri has been on administrative leave since Feb. 17 using his paid time off.

On Thursday afternoon, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board emerged from a closed session during one of its routine meetings. Board Chairman Thomas Richards said the board completed its review of the independent counsel investigation and requested Choudri return to work on March 5.

Richards did not elaborate further.

The review was also expected to look into a conflict-of-interest concern.

Choudri’s fiancé, Lyudmyla Starostyuk was recently hired by accounting services firm KPMG, which state records show has a $24 million contract with the High-Speed Rail.

Choudri’s attorney has said Starostyuk’s position is not affiliated with the project.

KCRA 3 has reached out to the governor and Choudri’s attorney for comment on the board’s decision on Wednesday.

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