Trump Picks Linda McMahon, Named in ‘Ring Boy’ Sex Abuse Case, to Run Education Department

President-electDonald Trumpnominated his transition co-chairLinda McMahonto serve as secretary of the Department of Education.

The news arrives amida lawsuit filed against Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon.

She stepped down as CEO in 2009.

Linda McMahon before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee on Jan. 24, 2017, in Washington, DC.Win McNamee/Getty Images

Vince McMahon is facing separate allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking.

In May, Grants attorney said sheagreed to pauseher case pending a federal investigation.