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Jaime Esparza out as US Attorney of Western Texas

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The Western District of Texas’ chief federal law enforcement officer is out, a source familiar with the personnel move confirmed to KSAT Investigates on Tuesday. Jaime Esparza’s tenure at the agency ended on Feb. 12, according to a source. Margaret Leachman told staff she would temporarily take over as acting U.S. Attorney. A spokesperson with the Western District of Texas confirmed that Leachman has taken over as acting U.S. Attorney.Esparza be…

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El Paso Times

El Pasoan Jaime Esparza steps down as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas

Jaime Esparza, a longtime El Paso criminal justice public servant, stepped down from his position as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas.

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Esparza ‘departs’ as U.S. attorney for Western Texas

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Jaime Esparza has "departed" as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, the office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The office provided few details about why Esparza has left the office, but it is customary for U.S. attorneys to change out when a new federal administration takes over. Esparza was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December 2022 and served for a little more than two years in that role. Previously,…

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