LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson, the first African American to hold the position of United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, announced his resignation Monday.
Frierson will be resigning on Jan. 17, 2025. He has served in the position since May 2022.
Frierson was nominated by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, 2021, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 27, 2022. He led a team of over 100 prosecutors and staff professional with offices in Las Vegas and Reno.
Frierson released a statement saying:
“It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. I thank President Biden for nominating me and am grateful to Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto and Senator Jacky Rosen for their support and confidence in me to lead our team of dedicated public servants to carry out the Justice Department’s mission. Every day, I held each team member to the highest standards to gain the trust of the public we serve, and of our partners in law enforcement. As a team, we have valued integrity, respect and compassion, and excellence in all that we do to make Nevada a safer place. I am also grateful to have been able to work alongside local, state, tribal and federal partners to build effective relationships that advance the cause of doing the right thing. Together, we prioritized taking guns off the streets, fighting drug trafficking, and reducing violent crime. I have been especially fortunate to be the face of the Office in the community we serve, increasing our presence in the District and fostering strong relationships with local organizations and law enforcement leadership. I look forward to seeing the continued success and courageous work ahead for the Office.”
United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson
