Deputy US Attorney Edward Y. Kim will serve as the acting head for the Southern District of New York until the Senate confirms one of Donald Trump’s nominees.
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced he would resign his position before President-elect Donald Trump nominates a replacement in January.
In a Nov. 25 notice from the US Justice Department, Williams said he intended to step down from his position as US Attorney for the federal district, where he has served since 2021.
Effective Dec. 13, Williams will resign and hand over responsibilities to Acting US Attorney Edward Y. Kim, who currently serves as the Deputy US Attorney.
