Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*
Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol
Already have an account?
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Elizabeth Stawicki
St. Paul, Minn.

Minnesota's U.S. Attorney appointed to key advisory role

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has tapped Minnesota's U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones for a powerful position within the Department of Justice. Jones will chair the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys, heading up a group of about 18 U.S. attorneys that will meet regularly to advise Holder on issues facing federal prosecutors.

In a statement, Holder called Jones "a dynamic leader who will bring a wealth of expertise to the committee."

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jones for U.S. Attorney about two weeks ago. It's his second time in that position having served in that capacity during the Clinton administration from 1998-2001.

Jones replaces interim U.S. Attorney Frank Magill, who's held that position since Rachel Paulose resigned amid controversy and office turmoil in November of 2007.