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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

US Attorney resigns amid pressure to prosecute Trump’s foes

A top prosecutor has resigned after refusing to press charges against some of President Donald Trump’s political foes, new reports reveal.

Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, submitted his resignation on Friday. Shortly beforehand, Trump told reporters he wanted Siebert “out” because he learned that Virginia’s Democratic senators supported his nomination earlier this year.

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