Carmen Ortiz, Massachusetts’ new U.S. Attorney, is the state’s first Hispanic and first female U.S. Attorney.
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New Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Shifts Priorities
Carmen Ortiz plans to focus on stepping up prosecutions of financial fraud and catching James J. Bulger, a fugitive on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” list, The Associated Press reports.
Senate Confirms More DOJ Officials
The chamber confirmed the Office of Justice Programs Assistant Attorney General and three U.S. Attorneys tonight.
More U.S. Attorney Nominees Advance
The Senate Judiciary Committee today endorsed President Obama’s choices for top federal prosecuting jobs in Massachusetts and the Southern District of Georgia.
Ortiz, Tarver Before Senate Judiciary Next Week
The U.S. Attorney nominees are for Massachusetts and the Southern District of Georgia.
Durkan, Fishman Top Net Worth List
The average net worth of U.S. Attorneys nominated by President Obama is $1.3 million, according to financial disclosure data.
Meet Carmen Ortiz
The nominee for Massachusetts U.S. Attorney would be the first Hispanic woman to hold the job. Early in her career, she worked in a gift shop, a restaurant and as an investigator for the National Football League.
Obama Nominates Three U.S. Attorneys
The White House announced a former state senator, a state lawmaker and a federal prosecutor for posts in Georgia and Massachusetts.
Mass. Senators Recommend Hispanic Woman for U.S. Attorney
Assistant U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz has been recommended for nomination as the next U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts. Sens. Kennedy and Kerry passed over better known candidates from the Foley Hoag law firm.
