U.S. Attorney Scott Brady Resigns

PITTSBURGH, PA — Scott Brady, who served as Pittsburgh-based U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, announced his resignation Friday effective Feb. 28. He has served as U.S. Attorney since December 2017.

"Leading this office has been the greatest honor of my professional career," Brady said Friday. "I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving as chief law enforcement officer for my home, western Pennsylvania. Together with our law enforcement partners, the men and women of this
office have pursued justice with humility and integrity, to advance the rule of law and secure a framework for ordered liberty."

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Kaufman will be sworn-in on March 1 as acting U.S. Attorney.

Brady was an appointee of Donald Trump. On Feb. 8, the Justice Department asked all U.S. attorneys appointed by the former president to submit their resignations.

President Joe Biden will nominate Brady's permanent successor, who must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.