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Acting U.S. Attorney Steve Kaufman’s Statement on the Passing of Gene Vittone

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH – Stephen R. Kaufman, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, issued the following statement today:

“As District Attorney, Gene Vittone did a wonderful job for the citizens of Washington County. He was a great friend of our office and an unwavering partner in the fight to combat the opioid crisis. Just last month he participated with us in the Drug Summit held at Saint Vincent College.

He will be deeply missed by all of western Pennsylvania law enforcement. We extend our sincere condolences to Gene’s family and to the members of the Washington County District Attorney’s office.”

Updated August 22, 2021