First African American U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada announces resignation

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - United States Attorney Jason Frierson has announced his resignation.

Frierson is the first African American to hold the position in the District of Nevada.

Nevada Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson opens the legislative session in Carson City, Nev.,... — Nevada Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson opens the legislative session in Carson City, Nev., Feb. 6, 2017. Frierson is being nominated to be the U.S. attorney in that state. Frierson has served in the state Assembly since 2010 and also works as an assistant public defender in Clark County, Nevada, the county home to Las Vegas. Frierson was elected to his current Assembly run in 2016 after previously serving from 2011 to 2014. He has been the speaker of the lower chamber since 2016. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen, File)(Lance Iversen | AP)

According to officials, he led a team of more than 100 prosecutors with offices in Las Vegas and Reno.

He has served in the position since May 2022 after being nominated by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021.

“It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. I thank President Biden for nominating me and am grateful to Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and Senator Jacky Rosen for their support and confidence in me to lead our team of dedicated public servants to carry out the Justice Department’s mission. Every day, I held each team member to the highest standards to gain the trust of the public we serve, and of our partners in law enforcement. As a team, we have valued integrity, respect and compassion, and excellence in all that we do to make Nevada a safer place. I am also grateful to have been able to work alongside local, state, tribal and federal partners to build effective relationships that advance the cause of doing the right thing. Together, we prioritized taking guns off the streets, fighting drug trafficking, and reducing violent crime. I have been especially fortunate to be the face of the Office in the community we serve, increasing our presence in the District and fostering strong relationships with local organizations and law enforcement leadership. I look forward to seeing the continued success and courageous work ahead for the Office.”
said United States Attorney Frierson