Federal judges declined to permanently appoint John Sarcone as chief prosecutor for the Northern District of New York. His interim appointment by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is expiring. While Sarcone appealed directly to the judges for a permanent position, the panel stated they would not exercise their authority to appoint him. This rejection may be unprecedented among interim U.S. attorneys in New York under the Trump administration. His future depends on nomination and confirmation by President Trump and the Senate.
The Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York declines to exercise the authority granted pursuant to (U.S. Code) to appoint a United States attorney for the Northern District of New York.
Sarcone took the unconventional approach last month of appealing directly to the judges, hoping to keep his job.
Sarcone's hopes for a permanent appointment now reside in Washington, and getting formally nominated by President Donald Trump then and confirmed by the Senate.
The Trump administration has seen the role of U.S. attorney as another avenue to carry out the president's politically polarizing priorities.
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