Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams to resign before Trump takes office

NEW YORK — Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Monday that he would resign in December, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking over the White House. Trump said earlier this month that he plans to nominate Jay Clayton as the new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. “Today is a bittersweet day for me, as I announce my resignation as United States Attorney for ...