In nominating Lynch, a 55-year-old US attorney, to be the nation’s prosecutor, Obama is selecting an attorney experienced in cases involving police brutality, terrorism plots, mortgage securities fraud, and money laundering. “ Ms. Lynch is a strong, independent prosecutor who has twice led one of the most important U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the country. She will succeed Eric Holder, whose tenure has been marked by historic gains in the areas of criminal justice reform and civil rights enforcement, ” said the White House Press Secretary in a statement announcing Lynch’s nomination. READ MORE: US Attorney General Eric Holder to...
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