ATLANTA, Georgia – In a shocking move, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. has seized the reins as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, effective January 20, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, 5 U.S.C § 3345.
Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. is an accomplished trial lawyer and a career prosecutor who embodies the mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The capable and experienced leader has earned the trust and faith of the public servants of the United States Attorney’s Office, law enforcement partners, and community stakeholders.
“Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. is a worthy steward of the leadership of this office,” said Mr. Ryan K. Buchanan. “He will work tirelessly to keep the people of the district safe, to uphold the rule of law, and to protect civil rights.”
“It has been an incredible privilege to work side-by-side with U.S. Attorney Buchanan as the District’s First Assistant U.S. Attorney,” said Mr. Moultrie. “Along with the dedicated and talented attorney, administrative, and legal support staff of our office, I will steadfastly continue our District’s mission to prosecute federal crimes, seek justice on behalf of victims and their families, represent the interests of the United States and its agencies in civil litigation, and maintain our robust relationships with law enforcement partners and community stakeholders.”
Mr. Moultrie has extensive experience in handling complex, high-profile matters in federal court. He formerly served as Chief of the Office’s Violent Crime & National Security Section. A member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he is also the previous recipient of the U.S. Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award and the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys Director’s Award for Superior Performance.
Mr. Moultrie received his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at the Austin School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College.
For further information, please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga.
Defendant/Respondent: Richard S. Moultrie, Jr.
Exact Criminal Charges: N/A
City and State: Atlanta, Georgia
Exact Date: January 20, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Succeeded U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan as Acting U.S. Attorney
Dollar Amounts: N/A
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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