Top Jan. 6 prosecutor announces resignation before Trump takes office

The top prosecutor for the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

In a statement Monday, the Justice Department said U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves would step down effective Jan. 16, 2025. He served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for three years.

"Serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has been the honor of a lifetime," Graves said. "I am deeply thankful to Congresswoman Holmes Norton for recommending me; to President Biden for nominating me; and to Attorney General Garland for placing his trust in me."

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As a part of his effort to address violent crime in Washington, D.C., Graves prosecuted defendants who were accused of rioting to overturn President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 loss. It was said to be the largest investigation ever undertaken by the Justice Department.

Principal Assistant U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Fitzpatrick was expected to take over as Acting U.S. Attorney.