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Erik Siebert

Erik Seibert, above, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Viriginia and a career prosecutor for the U.S. Justice Department, resigned Friday under pressure from the Trump administration after his investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James did not result in criminal charges. (Associated Press file)
Sep 22, 2025

Fed prosecutor resigns amid Trump push to indict Letitia James

Virginia U.S. attorney Erik Siebert resigned under Trump pressure to indict Letitia James despite no evidence of mortgage fraud wrongdoing, raising concerns over Justice Department independence.


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