Top prosecutor for US capital to step down before Trump takes office

"Serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has been the honor of a lifetime," Matthew Graves said in a statement.

“I am deeply thankful to Congresswoman (Eleanor) Holmes Norton for recommending me; to President (Joe) Biden for nominating me; and to Attorney General (Merrick) Garland for placing his trust in me," he added.

Graves’s resignation will take effect Jan. 16. Bridget M. Fitzpatrick will become acting US Attorney until a successor to Graves is nominated by Trump and approved by the Senate.

Graves was confirmed by the Senate on Oct. 28, 2021 and was sworn in as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia on Nov. 5 that year.