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Middle District Prosecutor Recognized With Shield Award For Work On Kadar Bomb Threat Case

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Georgia

MACON – The First Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia was recognized for his role in the current investigation and prosecution of a U.S./Israeli man indicted for hate crimes and threats to Jewish institutions at the Anti Defamation League’s (ADL) annual SHIELD Awards, announced Charles “Charlie” Peeler, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. Peter Leary is one of 23 individuals recognized with a SHIELD award in the Michael Kadar case (to learn more about this case, please visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/usisraeli-man-indicted-hate-crime-and-threats-jewish-community-centers-israeli-embassy).

A SHIELD award is an expression of gratitude for law enforcement who courageously protect citizens and uphold the United States constitution, especially recognizing those who successfully respond to hate crimes, extremism, genocide, terrorism and other malicious, illegal acts that undercut our nation’s freedom. Created by ADL in 2010, the name of the award is an acronym for the core values of the law enforcement profession: Service, Honor, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership and Dedication. Recipients are chosen by a committee of more than 20 agency heads in the Washington, DC region, representing more than 90,000 personnel.

“Our office is extremely proud of Peter Leary, who joins a team from across the nation investigating crimes that terrorize our communities and disturb the freedoms that our nation holds dear,” said Charles “Charlie” Peeler, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. “I join our entire office serving the citizens of Middle Georgia in saluting Peter and our other dedicated law enforcement partners for this very worthy recognition.”

The SHIELD awards ceremony was held at the National Press Club, in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Questions can be directed to Pamela Lightsey, Public Information Officer, United States Attorney’s Office, at (478) 621-2603 or Melissa Hodges, Public Affairs Director (Contractor), United States Attorney’s Office, at (478) 765-2362.

Updated February 15, 2019

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Office and Personnel Updates