Federal prosecutor for eastern Pennsylvania resigns as Trump departs
Updated Jan 14, 2021;
Posted Jan 14, 2021
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania William McSwain speaks with members of the media at a news conference June 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. McSwain announced Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, that he will step down next week when President Trump leaves office.AP File Photo/Matt Rourke
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The top federal prosecutor in eastern Pennsylvania said Thursday he will step down next week when President Donald Trump leaves office.
U.S. Attorney William McSwain, a Trump appointee for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, plans to return to private practice.
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