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Former Speaker Gilbert Sworn in as US Attorney for Western Virginia
WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, JUL 15 – Todd Gilbert was sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney to oversee federal prosecutions in a district covering over 2.2 million residents, with bipartisan support and nearly 30 federal prosecutors under his leadership.
- Monday morning, Del. Todd Gilbert resigned his House seat and was sworn in at 11 a.m. as interim U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia following his nomination by President Donald Trump.
- After months of speculation following recommendations by U.S. Senators Mark Warner, Tim Kaine and Robert Tracci, the White House announced the nomination on July 1 and Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed him last week.
- U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen administered the oath in Roanoke, Gilbert said `what is brewing in their local communities`, following the ceremony.
- The 33rd House District Legislative District Committee will select a Republican nominee for the November ballot, holding public interviews at 5 p.m. on July 29 at Stonewall Jackson High School gymnasium and requiring materials by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.
- A special election will be held to fill Gilbert’s seat in the House of Delegates, with voting weighted by past Republican turnout giving Shenandoah County a 50.23% share.
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Gilbert sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia
Christopher Todd Gilbert has been sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney Gilbert took the oath of office administered by United States District Judge Thomas T. Cullen.
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NewsAdvance.comFormer speaker Gilbert sworn in as US Attorney for Western Virginia
Todd Gilbert, the former speaker of Virginia’s House of Delegates, is the new U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Nominated by President Donald Trump, Gilbert was recently appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
New U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia sworn in
ROANOKE, Va. (WJHL) — The Western District of Virginia has a new United States Attorney. Christopher Todd Gilbert was sworn in Monday and took the oath of office, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Buchanan Co. Grand Jury returns 273 indictments Gilbert was appointed to the position after Christopher Kavanaugh resigned in December 2024. In the role, Gilbert will act as the top federal law enforcement officer o…
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