The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Ross' resignation on Monday, just months after his appointment.
The U.S. District Court appointed Ross as the attorney for the Middle District of Alabama in April. Previously, he was the first assistant U.S. Attorney and later the Acting United States Attorney.
"It has been an honor to serve the people of the Middle District of Alabama over the past 10 years," Ross said. "I am thankful to all the federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their support during my time with the Justice Department. These agencies, in addition to the professional and talented staff at the U.S. Attorney's Office, are responsible for any achievements I had as a federal prosecutor and United States Attorney."
Ross has been with the Middle District since 2014. The DOJ says he intends to enter private practice in Birmingham.
Before he was appointed first assistant U.S. Attorney, Ross spent eight years as an assistant U.S. Attorney in the office's Criminal Division. He prosecuted various cases in that role, focusing primarily on white-collar offenses. From 2019 through 2022, he served as the office's senior litigation counsel, responsible for facilitating training for both new and experienced attorneys.
Birmingham native and first assistant Kevin P. Davidson will serve as acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District until the DOJ announces Ross' permanent replacement.
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