State's U.S. attorney to retire after nearly three years at helm

Outgoing U.S. Attorney for state of N.H. Jane E. Young (Courtesy photoS)

CONCORD - The state's U.S. Attorney announced on Thursday that she is resigning on Jan. 17 after serving in the position since May 2, 2022.

U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young Young was nominated by President Biden on Jan. 26, 2022, and confirmed by the United States Senate on April 27, 2022. Prior to her confirmation as United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney Young served as the New Hampshire Deputy Attorney General.

In addition to her duties as the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer in the District of New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Young served on the United States Attorney General's Advisory Committee's Subcommittees on (1) Civil Rights, (2) White Collar Fraud, and (3) Law Enforcement Coordination, Victim Assistance and Community Relations (LEVC).

In a statement released on Thursday Young said she was thrilled and thankful to have served in the position.

"As a born and raised Granite Stater, I am honored to have served the people of New Hampshire as the United States Attorney," she said. "After more than 30 years as a prosecutor in New Hampshire, I continue to be awed by the unwavering dedication and commitment to justice exhibited by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and staff who support the tireless work of keeping our communities safe."

During Young's tenure, the U.S. Attorney's Office prosecuted a variety of complex federal crimes, including drug trafficking, financial fraud, elder and child exploitation, and violent crime.