From 2005 to 2015 this blog presented news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but broadened to include appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics. It is no longer active.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Local U.S. Attorney Resigns
John McKay, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington, announced his resignation yesterday, effective Jan. 26. U.S. Attorney Who Led Fight Against Terrorism Steps Down, Seattle PI, Dec. 15, 2006. McKay was appointed to the post in September 2001, just after 9/11, and worked to improve cooperation among federal investigating agencies. One of his most prominent prosecutions was of Ahmed Ressam for charges in connection with a plot to bomb Los Angeles International Airport. McKay will return to private practice, but did not comment on specific plans for the short term -- other than skiing.
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