Associated Press reports Erik Siebert is leaving his position, but it was not clear who would replace him
The US attorney whose office has been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against Letitia James, the New York attorney general, is resigning under pressure from the Trump administration, two people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press on Friday.
Erik Siebert is leaving his position amid a push by Trump administration officials to bring criminal charges against the perceived adversary of the president.