New Top Prosecutor Named in Embattled U.S. Attorney’s Office

New York Times
by Tracey Tully and Jonah E. Bromwich
March 23, 2026
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Federal judges appointed Robert Frazer as top prosecutor of New Jersey's U.S. attorney's office to resolve leadership dysfunction.

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Federal judges appointed Robert Frazer to lead New Jersey's U.S. attorney's office, ending months of leadership uncertainty that had left the prominent prosecutorial office in disarray. The office, which handles major federal crimes and civil cases across the state, had been without clear direction as questions lingered over succession and authority. Frazer's appointment provides the stability needed to resume full operations and restore institutional credibility after a period of internal confusion. The U.S. attorney's office is one of the country's most significant federal prosecutors' offices, overseeing cases ranging from organized crime to public corruption. Frazer now faces the task of rebuilding morale and refocusing the office's investigative and prosecutorial priorities.

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Federal judges appointed Robert Frazer to lead New Jersey's U.S. attorney's office.

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