Statement of U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito on Appointment by U.S. District Court

“Chief Judge Jose L. Linares notified me that the U.S. District Court has appointed me United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. I would like to thank the Chief Judge and the Court for the tremendous honor they have bestowed on me with this appointment.

“It is a great privilege for me to return to my roots as a federal prosecutor in New Jersey. Working side by side with the men and women of this great office, we will continue the tradition of fairly and vigilantly pursuing justice in service of the people of New Jersey and the United States.”