Western Virginia US Attorney to Resign After Wife’s Judicial Appointment

U.S. Attorney Chris Kavanaugh will resign at the year’s end, after his wife was appointed as a federal judge, to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.

Jasmine Yoon is slated to begin serving as a judge in early September. File photo/Shutterstock

U.S. Attorney Chris Kavanaugh, the top federal prosecutor for the Western District of Virginia, announced on Aug. 28 that he will step down from his position at the end of the year, following his wife’s appointment as a district court judge for the same district.

In a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Kavanaugh expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the district.