GEORGIA – Jill Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, announced her resignation, effective Friday, Jan. 17.
Steinberg has served as the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the 43-county Southern District since Feb. 22, 2023.
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Her resignation comes three days before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, and the traditional designation of new leaders for federal agencies.
“Serving as U.S. Attorney has been a distinct honor and privilege, and I am grateful for the hard work, camaraderie, and friendship of the dedicated professionals who continue to serve on behalf of the American people,” said U.S. Attorney Steinberg.
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Among the biggest cases Steinberg’s office worked on was Operation Ghost Busted; the largest single drug trafficking indictment returned in the Southern District of Georgia. The indictment addressed the significant uptick of overdose deaths in the Brunswick, GA area.
The Southern District also concluded a statewide investigation that identified unconstitutional conditions at Georgia’s state prisons, held people responsible for more than $12 million in pandemic relief fraud, and successfully prosecuted nearly 200 cases involving illegal firearms possession.
“Representing the United States in court is an incredible responsibility, and those who seek justice on behalf of our nation deserve our lasting gratitude,” said U.S. Attorney Steinberg. “I am proud to have served alongside them.”
