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U.S. Attorney Who Prosecuted January 6 Attackers Set To Resign Shortly Before Trump’s Inauguration

Matthew Graves has served as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia since 2021.

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Matthew Graves prosecuted many of the President Trump's supporters involved in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Brent Stirton/Getty Images
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

The United States Attorney who led the prosecutions of many of those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021 will resign from his position shortly before President Trump takes the oath of office next month, the Justice Department announced on Monday. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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