Rhode Island U.S. Attorney To Step Down

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island's U.S. Attorney is stepping down. Aaron Weisman's resignation takes effect Sunday, his office said in a release.

Weisman joins many of his counterparts, including Massachusetts' Andrew Lelling, in the common post-election resignation. Following his election, President Joe Biden asked nearly all prosecutors appointed by former President Donald Trump to step down.

"Serving as United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island has been the greatest honor of my career," Weisman said. "I am indebted to the hard-working, dedicated, and conscientious professionals with whom I have had the privilege to work alongside at the United States Attorney’s Office, and who, day in and day out, carry out the Office’s critical justice mission – ensuring the just prosecution of federal-law violations, and that justice be achieved in the civil lawsuits brought by and against the federal government."

Following Weisman's departure, First Assistant United States Attorney Richard B. Myrus will become his acting replacement. The leadership team in the office will remain the same.

"I have no doubt that the Office, working together with its outstanding federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, will continue its exemplary service to all Rhode Islanders," Weisman said.