There are 5 article(s) tagged U.S. Attorney:

• October 2025

  • Michael Dunavant’s nomination for US attorney goes to Senate vote

    Dunavant is part of a list of 108 nominations by President Donald Trump to be voted on Monday, Oct. 6, by the full Senate on the list as opposed to votes on individual nominees.

    By Bill Dries October 05, 2025

• September 2025

  • Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee

    Ahead of the roll call vote, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn spoke in favor of Dunavant, calling him an “experienced prosecutor.”

    By Bill Dries September 13, 2025

• November 2024

  • 2 Tennessee tax preparers charged with filing $65 million in false claims

    A federal grand jury indicted two Olive Branch residents on more than 50 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, preparing false tax returns and obstruction of justice.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 27, 2024

• September 2024

  • New acting U.S. attorney named for West Tennessee

    A day after Kevin Ritz formally resigned as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, an acting successor has been named in his place.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 19, 2024

• February 2023

  • U.S Attorney Ritz takes oath in ceremony loaded with Memphis ties

    Julia Gibbons, judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, administered the oath in a ceremony that included dozens of references to Ritz’ character, judgment and discipline.

    By Jane Roberts February 18, 2023