WASHINGTON—Attorney General Eric Holder released a statement Monday in response to President Obama’s announcement of his intent to nominate Sally Yates, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, to serve as the next Deputy Attorney General, succeeding James M. Cole.
Sally Yates, a longtime career prosecutor, has handled a wide range of complex and high-profile cases with remarkable skill and poise. As a leader in combating public corruption, she has rightfully earned the accolades of her colleagues at every level of law enforcement.
Her successful prosecution of Eric Rudolph for the Centennial Olympic Park bombing cemented her sterling reputation as a tough, and extremely talented, attorney. The bombing occurred on July 27, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Eric Rudolph was charged with multiple counts of public corruption and other crimes related to the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. The charges included conspiracy to damage and destroy property by means of explosives, and use of a weapon of mass destruction.
Rudolph was arrested on May 31, 2003, in Murphy, North Carolina, and later extradited to Georgia to face the charges. He was sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison on April 13, 2005.
Yates’ distinguished tenure as U.S. Attorney, and service as vice chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, have been marked by indelible contributions in advancing the Justice Department’s Smart on Crime initiative and other important policies.
As Deputy Attorney General, Sally will play a critical role in leading the Justice Department, building on our Smart on Crime reforms, and expanding on the record of achievement we have established during the last six years.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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