WASHINGTON – In a shocking move, Attorney General Eric Holder has announced the appointment of Robin C. Ashton as the new head of the Office of Professional Responsibility, an agency that investigates allegations of misconduct involving Justice officials.
Ashton, a veteran career prosecutor, brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia since 1991. Most recently, she served as the Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for Management, where she oversaw significant civil and criminal cases and special operations.
Ashton’s appointment has raised eyebrows, given the Office of Professional Responsibility’s role in investigating misconduct claims against Justice officials. However, Attorney General Holder remains confident in Ashton’s ability to lead the agency with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and dedication.
The Office of Professional Responsibility is responsible for investigating allegations of professional misconduct involving Justice attorneys. Ashton’s experience in the U.S. Attorney’s Office and her work with the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys will undoubtedly serve her well in her new role.
Ashton’s background is impressive, having served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia for over a decade. She has handled numerous complex appeals in the D.C. Circuit and the D.C. Court of Appeals, prosecuted over 50 felony jury trials, and supervised hundreds of grand jury investigations.
Ashton’s awards and achievements include the Attorney General’s Award for Outstanding Leadership in Management and the United States Attorney’s Award for Meritorious Service in 2010, as well as EOUSA’s Director’s Award for Executive Achievement in 2004. She received her B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and her J.D. from the College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law.
Ashton’s appointment is set to take effect immediately, and it remains to be seen how she will lead the Office of Professional Responsibility in the wake of high-profile misconduct allegations.
Defendant/Respondent: Robin C. Ashton
Criminal Charges: N/A (appointment)
City and State: Washington
Exact Date: Not applicable (appointment)
Sentence or Outcome: N/A (appointment)
Dollar Amounts: N/A
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Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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