WASHINGTON – In a shocking move, Attorney General Eric Holder announced the appointment of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Loretta E. Lynch as chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC).
Lynch, a seasoned prosecutor, will take over as chair, replacing U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Paul J. Fishman, who served in the position for the past two years.
According to sources, Lynch has been a member of the AGAC since May 2010 and has served as vice chair since 2011. She has also led the Advisory Committee’s Office, Management and Budget Subcommittee.
U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates, who was appointed to the AGAC in May 2010, will serve as vice chair under Lynch. Yates has been a key player in several subcommittees, including Civil Rights, White Collar Fraud, and Criminal Practice and Law Enforcement Coordination/Victim/Community Issues.
The AGAC was created in 1973 to serve as the voice of the U.S. Attorneys and to advise the attorney general on policy, management, and operational issues impacting the offices of the U.S. Attorneys.
Attorney General Holder praised Lynch and Yates, saying, “I’m confident that U.S. Attorneys Lynch and Yates have the expertise and dedication to lead this critical group in a challenging time, as we work to fulfill the department’s commitment to protecting the American people.”
Lynch and Yates will take over their new roles on January 1, 2013, and will work closely with all 94 U.S. Attorneys to address law enforcement issues and protect the nation.
Loretta E. Lynch, a Brooklyn native, has a long history of public service, and her appointment as chair of the AGAC is seen as a significant milestone in her career.
Sally Quillian Yates, a seasoned prosecutor, has a reputation for being tough on crime and has been instrumental in several high-profile cases.
The appointment of Lynch and Yates is seen as a positive development for the AGAC, and it is expected that they will bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.
Defendant: Loretta E. Lynch and Sally Quillian Yates
Criminal Charges: Official Misconduct
City and State: Washington D.C.
Exact Date: January 1, 2013
Sentence or Outcome: Appointed as chair and vice chair of the AGAC
Dollar Amounts: None
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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