Big shifts are happening in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, as the current U.S. Attorney, Breon Peace, has officially announced his intention to step down. Peace, who has helmed the office since October 15, 2021, will be resigning on January 10, 2025. Upon his departure, First Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn Pokorny is set to temporarily fill the role, assuming the title of Acting United States Attorney.
"It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as United States Attorney, to be at the forefront in protecting the over eight million residents of this great district from harm, in upholding the rule of law and promoting civil rights and dignity for all people. As United States Attorney, I have had the singularly rewarding experience of being called to public service and leadership in a district that is filled with people of different backgrounds and life experiences – yet share a common bond of humanity. Throughout my tenure I have also had the good fortune to work with some of the most talented prosecutors and staff to be found anywhere in the country and this district and our nation are the better for their skill, sacrifice and service. As I leave the Office, I will always be grateful for the extraordinary work we have done together in furthering our mission, doing the right thing always and in achieving justice with honor and integrity. And, I look forward to the Office’s continued courageous commitment to pursuing justice, fairly and ethically, without bias, without fear or favor, and with compassion and empathy for our fellow human beings," Peace said in a statement obtained by the U.S. Attorney's Office press release.
Peace’s time in office saw him striving to reflect the diverse community he served—endeavoring to promote fairness and equality before the law. His work apparently extended beyond prosecuting crimes, as he aimed to deeply understand the shared humanity within the district's eclectic residents.
