Statement Of Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss On Court Appointment As U.S. Attorney

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys on Dec. 22, 2020. It is reproduced in full below.

“Chief Judge Colleen McMahon notified me today that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has appointed me United States Attorney for the District, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546(d), effective Jan. 16, 2021. I am deeply grateful for the Court’s support and the opportunity to continue serving the people of New York and this country. It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the women and men of this District as they pursue justice without fear or favor and write the latest chapter in this Office’s proud legacy."

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys