U.S. Attorney Breon Peace Resigns Ahead of Presidential Transition
Peace, the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of New York, will step down on January 10, 2025, as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
- Breon Peace, appointed by President Biden in 2021, announced his resignation as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, effective January 10, 2025.
- His departure follows the resignation of Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, earlier this month, in line with typical transitions during changes in presidential administrations.
- Peace oversaw high-profile cases, including the prosecution of George Santos for fraud, the sentencing of NYC subway shooter Frank James, and corruption probes involving political figures.
- First Assistant U.S. Attorney Carolyn Pokorny, a veteran prosecutor, will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney for the district upon Peace’s departure.
- Sources suggest potential candidates for Peace’s replacement are under consideration by President-elect Trump’s transition team, though no official announcements have been made.
New York Daily News 
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