The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York pushed back Friday night against reports that he was resigning from the position. Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption.” — Geoffrey Berman, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New YorkThe earlier report that Berman was resigning came in a statement from Attorney General William Barr, the AP reported. Barr's announcement late Friday, came after he visited New York City and met with local police officials there. Preet Bharara, who served in the New York position prior to Berman, disputed Barr's claim that Berman had resigned. The Southern District of New York is one of the nation’s premiere districts, trying major mob cases and terror cases over the years.

Source: Fox News June 20, 2020 01:52 UTC