Calenda Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for RI
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Calenda Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for RI
“It is an honor and a privilege to be appointed Interim United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. I thank Attorney General Bondi and the Department of Justice for placing their trust in me to oversee this very important office,” said Interim United States Attorney Charles Calenda.
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He will be sworn in on Tuesday by United States District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.
He has nearly two decades of experience as a trial attorney and former prosecutor. He previously served as a Special Assistant Attorney General at the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General, where he prosecuted criminal cases at all levels of the court system. During his tenure, he was assigned to the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit and tried more than 60 cases to conclusion between the district, family, and superior courts in Rhode Island.
He ran as the Republican nominee for Attorney General in 2022 and lost to Peter Neronha — 61.5% to 38.4%.
"I am confident that the attorneys and staff will continue their hard work during my tenure in this office. I am committed to working collaboratively with all federal, state, and local law enforcement to ensure the betterment of all Rhode Islanders. I look forward to the important work ahead and will always remember that I served the people of Rhode Island above all else,” said Calenda
Calenda has practiced as a litigation attorney focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation. He has also served as a Justice of the Peace and Bail Commissioner for District Court, as well as a Town Councilor for the Town of West Greenwich.