Like anyone else, he may seek a work permit or a hearing on whether he should retain his license. Shorstein is not always politically correct. As general counsel for the city years ago, he created a stir by bucking a proposed agreement between an industry and the city, saying it did not afford sufficient protection for the city. In this case, he could have made political hay by proceeding, because the suspect represents a different political party. He did not.
Conspiracy theorists can make whatever they wish of the facts.
Shorstein did what he is required by oath to do and deserves credit. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.