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"Erik Siebert, the acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, notified his staff Friday that he resigned, according to a copy of the email he sent to employees obtained by CBS News.
"This evening, I submitted my resignation as interim US Attorney for EDVA," Siebert's email read. "For the last eight months, I have had the pleasure of leading the finest and most exceptional of DOJ employees, who care deeply about our nation and our EDVA community. Thank you for the lessons you have taught me, the sacrifices you have made, and the pursuit of justice you strive for every day."
The news came after multiple sources told CBS News earlier in the day that federal prosecutors for the district were concerned that Siebert could be removed for failing to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud.
President Trump did not push back on those concerns, saying Friday, "Yeah, I want him out.""
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"This evening, I submitted my resignation as interim US Attorney for EDVA," Siebert's email read. "For the last eight months, I have had the pleasure of leading the finest and most exceptional of DOJ employees, who care deeply about our nation and our EDVA community. Thank you for the lessons you have taught me, the sacrifices you have made, and the pursuit of justice you strive for every day."
The news came after multiple sources told CBS News earlier in the day that federal prosecutors for the district were concerned that Siebert could be removed for failing to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud.
President Trump did not push back on those concerns, saying Friday, "Yeah, I want him out.""
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