US Attorney Breon Peace, behind Adani charges, to resign before Donald Trump takes office

US Attorney Breon Peace, who was involved in the charges against Adani, is set to resign before Donald Trump assumes office. In a press release released by the United States Attorney’s Office, it said that Peace will be resigning as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York on January 10, 2025.

It was also stated that Carolyn Pokorny, the First Assistant United States Attorney, will assume the role of Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York after Peace’s departure.

Breon Peace’s statement as he resigns from United States Attorney

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as United States Attorney, to be at the forefront in protecting the over eight million residents of this great district from harm, in upholding the rule of law and promoting civil rights and dignity for all people. As United States Attorney, I have had the singularly rewarding experience of being called to public service and leadership in a district that is filled with people of different backgrounds and life experiences – yet share a common bond of humanity.”

“Throughout my tenure I have also had the good fortune to work with some of the most talented prosecutors and staff to be found anywhere in the country and this district and our nation are the better for their skill, sacrifice and service. As I leave the Office, I will always be grateful for the extraordinary work we have done together in furthering our mission, doing the right thing always and in achieving justice with honor and integrity. And, I look forward to the Office’s continued courageous commitment to pursuing justice, fairly and ethically, without bias, without fear or favor, and with compassion and empathy for our fellow human beings.”