Political and Legislative
Biden’s Nominee Could Make History as the First Black Leader of the Southern District of NY Attorney’s Office
President Biden has nominated Damian Williams as his pick to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, one of the nation’s most high-profile law enforcement departments.
If confirmed, Williams would be the first Black man to lead the prestigious office that covers Manhattan, the Bronx and areas north of New York City, including Westchester County.
The office has been behind several major federal cases in recent years, including the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking investigation and recent inquiries into the Trump Organization and associates of former President Donald Trump.
