CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – On Wednesday, August 28, U.S. attorney Chris Kavanaugh announced his plans for resignation. He has served the Western District of Virginia since October 2021, supervising numerous investigations and prosecutions.
Here is his statement:
“Today, I am announcing my plans to resign from my position as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia effective at year’s end, following the commencement of my wife Jasmine Hyejung Yoon’s service as a United States District Court Judge this September. During this brief period of overlap, any cases in which the United States is a party, including all criminal matters, will be assigned to the other judges within the Western District of Virginia in accordance with the Court’s standing order for assignment of cases.
Serving as United States Attorney has been the highlight of my professional life. I am grateful to President Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Senators Warner and Kaine for the opportunity to serve as the chief federal law enforcement official for the Western District of Virginia, and to lead an Office full of public servants dedicated to the rule of law and the pursuit of justice.”
Kavanaugh also serves on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC) and holds multiple subcommittee positions.
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