D.C. U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves Announces Resignation Before Trump Inauguration

Graves steps down after leading historic prosecutions, including January 6 cases and efforts to reduce violent crime in Washington, D.C.

Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, will resign on January 16, 2025, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Graves oversaw the Department of Justice's largest investigation, prosecuting over 1,600 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, with nearly 1,100 sentenced to date.
His tenure included significant reductions in violent crime in D.C., achieving a 35% year-over-year decrease in 2024, marking the lowest violent crime levels in over 50 years.
Graves faced criticism from Republicans for his handling of January 6 prosecutions and from some quarters for decisions not to pursue certain cases, including those involving Hunter Biden.
Bridget Fitzpatrick, the Principal Assistant U.S. Attorney, will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney following Graves' departure, ensuring continuity in ongoing cases.