The new federal public prosecutor in Chicago says he is not “political”, but he intends to implement President Trump's priorities on illegal immigration and gang violence.
On Tuesday, he was asked whether it was believed that federal prosecutors are “Trump's lawyers” – another American lawyer – interim American lawyer Andrew Putos said: “See, I am the United States lawyer in the northern province of Illinois. I am not politician.
He said, “You do not need to talk about anyone else.” “So I … the US lawyer in Chicago, is my focus. When I wake up, and when we rise, we say,” Andrew Botos, on behalf of the United States. “
Potos left the northern region as an American lawyer assistant about 10 years ago. He was appointed in early April by US Prosecutor Bam Bondi, as he returns as temporary prosecutor during a loud period in the Ministry of Justice.
Federal public prosecutors in Chicago come out of fewer accusations; Some modern general corruption experiences did not lead to condemnation; Some American lawyers' offices around the country see an uncomfortable exit from the Trump administration's directives.
Potos said on Tuesday that he brought a “new perspective” to the office – as a child of immigrants (his parents immigrated from Egypt) and spent some time in the private sector.
He said that the office does not need a comprehensive repair, but it requires “good control.”
“We are very lucky because we do not need to rebuild a engine here,” Putos said. “This is a question about the type of engine lift in different regions.”
He said that his office would focus on gang violence, sex trafficking, and human trafficking – all areas in which former American lawyers said they would give priority.
Potos said that the prosecutors are turning into lower accusations in recent years because of the decrease in employees. He said that his office had decreased about 40 to 50 public disciples compared to previous years.
Boutros installed the problem to freeze federal employment, as well as how the discovery process in cases tends to take longer.
He said he had not made any changes in the first few weeks on his head, but he may make future changes to control the office to achieve Trump's priorities.
But this should not hinder investigations in other areas, such as public corruption.
He said: “This does not mean that we will close, as you know, we are in other important areas of the program.”
Potos emphasized how American lawyers usually transfer priorities between presidential departments. It is something he said he witnessed as an American lawyer in George W. Bush and Barack Obama departments.
“Every president gets his focus.” “As the American lawyer, do your best to implement and implement these priorities.”
Potos said that the Chicago office has a long history of prosecution in a group of regions – describing it as “a lunch buffet on Sunday.”
Boutros has been a temporary lawyer in the province since April 7, to replace the American lawyer, “Sonny” Pasqual, who has been the temporary leader of the office since the resignation of March 2023 to former American lawyer John Losch – the appointment of Trump.
Botus's last job was a co -chair of government investigations and the practice of white collar in Shook and Hardy & Bacon Llp. He worked as a federal public prosecutor in Chicago between 2008 and 2015, with his cases, including financial crimes and private trials.
Bondi appointed her after the official research headed by American MP Darren Laudhoud, a fans below. The legislator conducted an interview with the candidates who included Potos and sent a list of names to the White House for consideration.
But Potos was not among them, the sun had mentioned. Potos date lasts for four months. Trump is still permanently filtering for service, but the nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate.
Potos said he wanted to continue working as an American lawyer. “I did not take this job as a field journey.”
