Jovan Thomas, an employee at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, was terminated after a lewd email he sent to his boss, DA Brooke Jenkins, was made public on Friday. In the incident, which has sparked outrage and condemnation, Thomas allegedly sent an email to Jenkins that inquired about the color of her underwear, SFist reported.

Intended for a fraternity brother, Thomas claimed the email was a joke gone wrong. Sent to Jenkins and to a general office email address, the email coincided with the invite to an anti-discrimination meeting honoring Matthew Shepard. Following the incident, Chief Assistant District Attorney Ana Gonzalez quickly instructed staff to delete the email and refrain from spreading it further, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

This isn't the first time Thomas has been at the center of a sexual misconduct scandal. Back in 2018, Thomas was sued for allegedly taking advantage of a woman, referred to as Jane Doe, in the wake of a robbery and gang violence that targeted her and her son. Despite dropping Thomas from the suit, a trial in 2021 found that the city could not be held liable for Thomas's actions as they were not within his job's scope, reported The San Francisco Standard.

The District Attorney's Office has since taken a firm stance against the incident with Thomas. "This misogynistic behavior violates the office's code of conduct and this individual has been terminated," said Randy Quezada, a spokesperson for Jenkins, "The District Attorney’s Office is committed to maintaining a professional office environment where all staff members are treated with dignity and respect and not subject to harassment or a hostile work environment," reported The Standard. The Chronicle was unable to reach Thomas for comment.

Details from the previous lawsuit emerged showcasing the extent of the allegations against Thomas. Jane Doe accused him of inviting her to his home, where they engaged in sexual activities, subsequently, Thomas applied pressure on her with continued texts and calls. She feared rejection of his advances could result in her losing access to victim services. The 2018 lawsuit also alleged that Thomas used his knowledge of her case to attempt to intimidate her and refused to reassign her to a different advocate.

The City Attorney's Office, which represented San Francisco in the 2018 lawsuit, has not provided comments on the case following the recent developments. As Thomas faces the consequences of his actions, the dismissal underscores the growing intolerance for workplace misconduct and the commitment to uphold professional standards within the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.