South Florida’s top prosecutor departs Justice Department
Jason Reding Quiñones, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, has resigned from the Department of Justice, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday. The departure comes after Quiñones was selected to lead an inquiry into allegations of a coordinated effort by former Obama administration officials to falsely suggest collusion between Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and Russia.
Attorney General Blanche expressed gratitude for Quiñones’ work, highlighting his efforts in addressing violent crime, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and transnational crime, including the indictment of Raúl Castro. The statement acknowledged Quiñones’ extensive service to the Department of Justice throughout his career.
The investigation, initiated in August 2025, previously involved subpoenas for John Brennan, James Clapper, and James Comey. Sources indicate the probe had encountered challenges recently, attributed to the previous leadership of Joe diGenova.
DiGenova stepped down from his role as head of the investigation on September 10. He stated that pursuing indictments without sufficient evidence would present an ethical conflict. This is an ongoing story, and further details may emerge.
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