Politics Alert: Trump intends to nominate new U.S. attorney to oversee D.C. office handling high-profile prosecutions of the president's allies

Justin Herdman, the U.S. attorney in Cleveland, would take the position now filled by Timothy Shea, who came to the office in February. The selection of Herdman comes as the office has been pummeled by political controversies over the handling of cases involving Trump confidant Roger Stone and former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Politics Alert May 18, 2:28 PM     Trump intends to nominate new U.S. attorney to oversee D.C. office handling high-profile prosecutions of the president's allies Justin Herdman, the U.S. attorney in Cleveland, would take the position now filled by Timothy Shea, who came to the office in February. The selection of Herdman comes as the office has been pummeled by political controversies over the handling of cases involving Trump confidant Roger Stone and former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071