Long Island judge appointed to run US attorney's office in Brooklyn

Long Island judge appointed to run US attorney's office in Brooklyn

Long Island judge Joseph Nocella Jr. has been appointed by President Donald Trump to head the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn. Nocella was sworn in as acting US attorney for the Eastern District late Monday.  The US attorney oversees federal criminal and civil cases covering Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island. Nocella takes office over the objections of Senator Chuck...

Long Island Judge Is Named Interim U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn

President Trump on Monday appointed Joseph Nocella Jr., a Long Island district judge, to be the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York. In doing so, Mr. Trump sidestepped the objections of Senator Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat and minority leader, who had said he would block Mr. Nocella’s nomination along with that of Jay Clayton, Mr. Trump’s pick to lead the Southern District of New York. Mr. Trump named Mr. Clayton t…

Interim US Attorney appointed in New York district amid high-profile trial of former SafeMoon CEO

The interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York is preparing to take legal action against the CEO of SafeMoon. The trial is set to commence soon, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency world. SafeMoon has gained popularity in recent months, but now faces potential legal challenges that could impact its future. The Eastern District of New York’s Attorney is focused on investigating the CEO of SafeMoon, delving into…

Meet The U.S. Attorney

Meet The U.S. Attorney Richard.Woo@us… Mon, 05/05/2025 - 15:58 Joseph Nocella, Jr. United States Attorney Immediately before his appointment as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Joseph Nocella, Jr., was serving as a Nassau County Family Court Judge, following several years of service as a Nassau County District Judge.  Mr. Nocella began his career in public service as the first law clerk to the Honorable Law…