W. Stephen Muldrow Takes Oath As United States Attorney

SAN JUAN, P.R. – Today, The Honorable W. Stephen Muldrow took the oath of office as the United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. In a private ceremony at the United States District Courthouse in Hato Rey, The Honorable Gustavo Gelpí administered the oath of office. While no public comments were made during the ceremony, United States Attorney Muldrow issued the following statement:

I would like to begin my term as United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico by stating that I am both excited and honored to have been selected to lead this highly regarded office, which is filled with many talented and hard-working people.

I would like to thank President Donald J. Trump for appointing me and giving me the privilege of serving as United States Attorney. I also thank the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate. Finally, I am grateful for the support of Attorney General William P. Barr and Congresswoman and Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón.

My priorities as United States Attorney, first and foremost, will be to follow the strategic goals established by the United States Department of Justice, which include: Enhancing National Security and Countering the Threat of Terrorism; Securing the Borders and Enhancing Immigration Enforcement and Adjudication; Reducing Violent Crime and Promoting Public Safety; and Promoting the Rule of Law, Integrity, and Good Government.

As for our district’s priorities, I will emphasize investigations and prosecutions focusing on public corruption, large-scale drug trafficking, and violent crime. We will work with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to accomplish these priorities on behalf everyone who resides in Puerto Rico.

As I begin my work as the United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, I would be remiss if I did not first recognize my predecessor, Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez, for her years of dedicated service to the people of Puerto Rico and the United States of America. During my first tour here in Puerto Rico from 1995 until 2001, and afterwards following her remarkable work from Florida, I can attest that Rosa Emilia has shown great leadership and commitment to protecting the people of this wonderful island. I thank her, and wish her nothing but the best.

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