Frierson sworn in as first Black U.S. attorney in Nevada

LAS VEGAS — Nevada’s new high federal prosecutor has been sworn in to his job in Las Vegas.
U.S. Legal professional Jason Frierson was administered his oath of workplace Wednesday by Chief U.S. District Decide Miranda Du throughout a ceremony on the downtown Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse.
Frierson is the primary African American to function U.S. lawyer for the District of Nevada. He is a former Democratic state Meeting chief and deputy Clark County public defender.
He was really useful for the four-year submit by Democratic U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, nominated in November by President Joe Biden, and confirmed in April by the U.S. Senate.
In a press release, Frierson mentioned he was humbled and honored to be named to the place and grateful for his household’s help all through the nomination and affirmation course of.
He promised a dedication to upholding the rule of regulation, stopping violent crime in neighborhoods, defending the civil rights of residents and searching for justice for victims.
Frierson replaces Christopher Chiou, who turned interim head of the workplace when Nicholas Trutanich resigned after Biden took workplace. Trutanich, a Republican, had been appointed by former President Donald Trump.
The U.S. lawyer’s workplace in Nevada has greater than 100 staff in Las Vegas and Reno.