Patrick Fitzgerald, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and a member of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel has resigned and will leave office on June 30. News reports say that he is leaving this position in Chicago and as of now has no future job lined up. No reason was given for his decision.
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U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald stepping down June 30The office gave no reason for Fitzgerald's decision, but said he has no immediate employment plans and intends to take off this summer before considering his next career move.
“When I was selected for this position in 2001, I said that it was one of the greatest opportunities that one could ever hope for, and I believe that even more now after having the privilege of working alongside hundreds of dedicated prosecutors and agents.”
He was scheduled to address a press conference on Thursday morning in Chicago.
Fitzgerald oversaw the public corruption investigations that resulted in the convictions of both Ryan and Blagojevich.