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Rep. Macedo Demands Resignation of High Speed Rail CEO After Arrest

2/26/2026

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Rep. Alexandra Macedo calls for resignation of High Speed Rail CEO Ian Choudri after his arrest for domestic violence and a conflict-of-interest allegation, in a letter to Gavin Newsom.
Choudri was arrested on February 4 after an incident with his fiancée and teenage daughter, with no charges filed.
Lyudmyla Starostyuk, his fiancée, was hired by KPMG, which holds a $24 million High Speed Rail contract.
Newsom said investigation is underway.

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Rep. Alexandra Macedo calls for resignation of High Speed Rail CEO Ian Choudri after his arrest for domestic violence and a conflict-of-interest allegation, in a letter to Gavin Newsom.
Choudri was arrested on February 4 after an incident with his fiancée and teenage daughter, with no charges filed.
Lyudmyla Starostyuk, his fiancée, was hired by KPMG, which holds a $24 million High Speed Rail contract.
Newsom said investigation is underway.