Special counsel investigating Russia to retire as a US attorney

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John DurhamJohn Durham Special adviser investigating Russia to retire as US attorney Biden retires from Connecticut transgender athlete case Garland tries to draw a sharp contrast to Trump-era DOJ MORE, the US attorney for the Connecticut district, will take office on Sunday at midnight, the Justice Department announced Friday.

Durham, a Trump-appointed person, is also overseeing a special investigation by counsel into the beginning of the investigation into President TrumpDonald Trump Biden Holds Virtual Bilateral Meeting With Mexican President Over 300 Indicted In Connection With Capitol Riot Trump Jr .: There Are ‘Plenty’ Of Established GOP Operators That Should Be MORE Challengedalleged ties to Russia and is expected to remain in that role. His resignation as a US attorney was expected.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill on his status as Special Counsel. The department’s website was later updated to say that Durham’s office will be located in Washington, DC, another indication that he will remain on as special counsel.

“My career was as fulfilling as I could have ever imagined when I graduated from law school in 1975,” Durham said in a statement. “Much of that satisfaction comes from all the people I have been blessed to share this workplace with, and from our partner law enforcement agencies. My love and respect for this Office and the vital work being done here has never waned. “

His resignation as a US attorney is part of the Biden administration’s process to replace US attorneys appointed by the Trump administration, a turnover common at the start of a new administration.

Durham was first appointed to his post by Trump in 2018. Before becoming the US attorney, Durham served 35 years as an assistant US attorney in various positions in the Connecticut district.

He will be replaced in the acting capacity by US First Assistant Attorney Leonard Boyle.

“The Office will be in the exceptionally capable hands of Len and our outstanding oversight team, who together ensure that due process will continue uninterrupted in our district,” Durham said.

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