U.S. Attorney Says He Won't Quit After Barr Announced His Resignation

Jeffrey Berman, the Attorney for the Southern District of New York, was announced to be stepping down by Attorney General William Barr. However, Berman stated he had not resigned and would only step down once a Senate-confirmed nominee is appointed. Berman, appointed by President Trump, leads investigations into major financial crimes, including cases involving Michael Cohen and Rudy Giuliani. Barr announced that President Trump will nominate Jay Clayton to replace Berman, with the US Attorney for New Jersey filling in temporarily.

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