RI US Attorney Peter Neronha Appointed to Attorney General’s Advisory Committee
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced on Wednesday that U.S. Attorney for the district of Rhode Island Peter Neronha and John Huber, U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah are appointed to the Attorney General's Advisory Committee effective Immediately.
U.S. Attorney Neronha will fill the seat vacated by former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Steven Dettelbach, who resigned on February 5.
“The Attorney General’s Advisory Committee plays a crucial role in shaping the Justice Department’s approach to fighting crime, countering national security threats and securing equal justice under the law and I am pleased to welcome two new members to its ranks. U.S. Attorneys John Huber and Peter Neronha have spent their careers tackling some of the most high-profile and difficult challenges we face, from political corruption and terrorism to gun violence and organized crime. I have come to know them both as outstanding law enforcement officers and devoted public servants and I look forward to drawing upon their insight and expertise in the months to come as we continue our work to create a stronger, safer, and more equal nation for all Americans,” said Attorney General Lynch.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTNeronha was nominated by President Barack Obama on July 31, 2009 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 15, 2009 as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island.
Neronha joined the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island in 2002. As an assistant U.S. Attorney, he prosecuted criminal cases involving political corruption, white collar crime as well as drug and firearm offenses.
Prior to being named U.S. Attorney, he was Chief of the District's Organized Crime Strike Force.
Attorney General Advisory Committee
The AGAC was created in 1973 to serve as the voice of the U.S. Attorneys and to advise the attorney general on policy, management and operational issues impacting the offices of the U.S. Attorneys.
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