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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Manhattan's Top Federal Prosecutor Damian Williams to Resign Before December

Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced his resignation effective December 13. Williams, the first Black man to hold the position, oversaw high-profile cases including those against Sen. Robert Menendez, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sam Bankman-Fried. His deputy, Edward Y. Kim, will serve as acting U.S. attorney. Former President Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton for the position, a move previously blocked by New York senators.

via NBC News|

#damian-williams #high-profile-cases #politics

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams to Resign from SDNY

Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced his resignation effective December 13, 2024. Edward Y. Kim, the current Deputy U.S. Attorney, will assume the role of Acting U.S. Attorney. Williams expressed mixed emotions about leaving his position, citing pride in the office's achievements and gratitude for the opportunity to serve under President Biden and Attorney General Garland.

via Department of Justice|

#damian-williams #edward-y-kim #politics

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Trump Nominates Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton for Key Legal Role

Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC chair, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a key position overseeing Wall Street. This nomination is part of a series of legal appointments by Trump, including Todd Blanche and Emil Bove for top Justice Department roles, and John Sauer as solicitor-general. Clayton, known for his focus on retail investor protection and deregulation at the SEC, would succeed Damian Williams, under whose leadership the office secured high-profile convictions. The Southern District has a history of acting independently from Washington.

via Financial Times|

#donald-trump #jay-clayton #politics

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Nominates Ex-SEC Chair Jay Clayton for Manhattan U.S. Attorney Role

President-elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate Jay Clayton, former SEC chair, as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a key prosecutorial office known for handling financial fraud cases. Despite lacking prosecutorial experience, Clayton is expected to be a strong advocate for Trump's agenda. Previously, Trump attempted to appoint Clayton to this role in 2020 but faced opposition. Clayton's past includes a tenure at Sullivan & Cromwell and a board position at Apollo Global Management.

via Axios|

#jay-clayton #nomination #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Manchin opposes Dale Ho for NY court seat.

Senator Joe Manchin will vote against the confirmation of Dale Ho as a judge on the Southern District of New York, citing Ho's "extreme left" views. Ho, a voting rights attorney and director of the ACLU's voting rights project, has faced conservative criticism for his past advocacy work and social media posts. Manchin's opposition narrows Ho's path to the federal bench, but he still has support from other Democrats.

via Bloomberg Law|

#aclu #dale-ho #joe-manchin

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Multiple Arrests Made in Bankruptcy Fraud Cases Involving Attorneys and Contractors

Former law firm partner, John Roesser, has been arrested for bankruptcy fraud after making false statements and submitting falsified records to the Bankruptcy Court and the IRS. Roesser owed the IRS millions of dollars in income taxes and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2022. He lied about receiving millions of dollars to keep his assets, including a multi-million-dollar residence and an Aston Martin sports car, while not paying his bills. Roesser has been charged with falsification of records in bankruptcy and false oaths and claims in bankruptcy, which carry maximum sentences of 20 and five years in prison, respectively.

via Department of Justice|

#bankruptcy-fraud #crime #false-statements