The U.S. Attorneys are the chief federal law enforcement officers in their districts, responsible for federal criminal prosecutions and civil cases involving the United States Government. The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys provides support and oversight for the 94 offices across the country.
Medicine Abuse Project
The U.S. Attorneys Community has joined the Partnership at Drugfree.org to promote its multi-year campaign entitled the ‘Medicine Abuse Project’ which began on Sept. 23, 2012. The Medicine Abuse Project is a unifying campaign that brings together families, communities, industry, health care professionals, educators, law enforcement and government officials to curb teen medicine abuse, and ultimately save lives. By working together, The Medicine Abuse Project aims to prevent half a million teens from abusing medicine within five years.
For more information, visit the Medicine Abuse Project’s website.
Featured Resources
2011 Annual Statistical Report
U.S. Attorney Weekly Spotlight
William J. Ihlenfeld, II
Northern District of West Virginia
William J. Ihlenfeld, II, was nominated by President Obama on May 27, 2010, to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 5, 2010.
Kerry B. Harvey
Eastern District of Kentucky
In January of 2010, Kerry B. Harvey was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Mr. Harvey began his service in May of 2010. Harvey is a native of Kentucky and brings more than 25 years of legal experience to the position.
