John E. Kuhn, Jr., US Attorney Appointment, Alaska 2021

"Grimy Times" Exposes: John E. Kuhn, Jr. Appointed US Attorney for the District of Alaska

ANCHORAGE – A shocking revelation has emerged from the halls of power in Alaska, as Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed John Kuhn as U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska effective December 26, 2021, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546.

Kuhn, a seasoned veteran of the justice system, brings with him a wealth of experience, having most recently served with the Executive Office for United States Attorneys since 2018 in various roles, including National Heroin and Opioid Coordinator, National Controlled Substances Coordinator, and Acting Assistant Director in the Office of Legal Programs.

In a bold statement, Kuhn declared, "I’m honored to serve as the United States Attorney in the great state of Alaska. The dedicated prosecutors and staff in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska are some of the best in the nation, and together we will continue to fulfill our mission, protecting the people of Alaska and the interests of the United States."

Before joining the Executive Office, Kuhn served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky for nearly three years, from December 2014 to September 2017. During his tenure as U.S. Attorney, Kuhn was deeply engaged in combatting the opioid crisis, developing a number of effective initiatives and programs.

With over 31 years of legal experience and 24 years with the federal government, Kuhn has earned a reputation as a tenacious and effective lawman. His impressive resume includes serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions of the Western District of Kentucky U.S. Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted narcotics, violent crime, and white-collar offenses.

Kuhn replaces former Acting U.S. Attorney Bryan Wilson, who served in that role since March 1, 2021. Wilson is returning to his role as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney where he has served since November 2017.

For more information about the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska, please visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-ak.

"Grimy Times" will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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