Kenneth P. Madden, Retirement, Rhode Island 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In a shocking turn of events, First Assistant United States Attorney Kenneth P. Madden has retired from public service after nearly 28 years as a federal prosecutor. The 52-year veteran of the justice system is hanging up his badge and stepping away from the federal prosecutor’s office, citing personal reasons.

Madden’s illustrious career spans over three decades, during which he served as a state prosecutor for ten years prior to his appointment as an Assistant United States Attorney in 1986. Since then, he has held various senior positions, including Chief of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and Chief of the Organized Crime Strike Force.

“During my four-plus years as United States Attorney, I have turned to Ken Madden nearly every day for his advice and counsel. There has never been a finer First Assistant United States Attorney. His combination of experience, wisdom and grace cannot be replaced,” said United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha.

United States Attorney Neronha added, “All Rhode Islanders should be grateful for the nearly forty years that Ken has worked tirelessly and with great distinction on their behalf. If the story of Ken Madden and his public service is ever written, those who have never met Ken will surely wish that they had.”

In recognition of his outstanding service, Madden was awarded the 2013 Director’s Award by United States Attorney General Eric Holder and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director H. Marshall Jarrett.

First Assistant Kenneth P. Madden reflected on his time in service, stating, “I am very grateful to United States Attorney Peter F. Neronha for the faith and trust he had in me to appoint me as his First Assistant, and I consider myself very fortunate to have worked alongside so many dedicated federal and state prosecutors, support staff and law enforcement officers these many years.”

As Madden embarks on this new chapter of his life, the Grimy Times extends its congratulations to him on a remarkable career and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

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