
US attorney resigns, leaving Columbus County corruption probe in limbo
By Sarah Nagem and Carli Brosseau On Wednesday, Eastern North Carolina’s top federal prosecutor, Michael Easley Jr., announced his resignation as part of the Trump administration transition. Easley, who President Joe Biden appointed to be the U.S. attorney for the region in 2021, said he will step down February 3. While stepping down has become standard practice when a new president takes office, Easley’s departure …Read more Continue reading US attorney resigns, leaving Columbus County corruption probe in limbo