Andre Damian Williams Jr. (born 1980) [1] is an American lawyer who served as the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2021 to 2024. He has been involved in the prosecution of numerous high-profile individuals, including Ghislaine Maxwell, Sam Bankman-Fried, Sean Combs, Mayor Eric Adams, and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez.

Nov 26, 2024 · Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in his resignation announcement it has been an "honor to serve the American people," adding it is a "bittersweet day"...

Nov 25, 2024 · Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who has served as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the district, announced today his intention to resign his position as United States Attorney, effective 11:59 p.m. …

Nov 25, 2024 · U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams, who prosecuted Sean Combs and Sen. Robert Menendez, announced he will step down next month.

Sep 26, 2024 · In November 2021, shortly after President Biden appointed him to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, Damian Williams said one of his obligations in the new post was crystal clear:...

Damian Williams served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 2021 to 2024. In that role, he was the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District, which was established in 1789 and encompasses the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx in New York City, along with Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland ...

Nov 25, 2024 · Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams will resign on Dec. 13 after a three-year reign, as the leadership of the office known as the sheriff of Wall Street transitions to Donald Trump’s new administration.

Nov 25, 2024 · Damian Williams said following his anticipated resignation Ed Kim, currently his deputy, will take over the office as acting U.S. Attorney.