United States Attorney Jane E. Young has announced her resignation, effective January 17, 2025. Young has served in the role since May 2, 2022, following her nomination by President Joseph R. Biden and confirmation by the United States Senate.
Before becoming U.S. Attorney, Young was the New Hampshire Deputy Attorney General. During her tenure as U.S. Attorney, she participated in several subcommittees of the United States Attorney General’s Advisory Committee focusing on civil rights, white-collar fraud, and law enforcement coordination.
“As a born and raised Granite Stater, I am honored to have served the people of New Hampshire as the United States Attorney,” said Young. She expressed pride in her office's efforts to educate communities about frauds and scams and in expanding the office with two additional prosecutors focused on civil rights and violent crimes.
Under Young's leadership, the U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted various federal crimes such as drug trafficking, financial fraud, elder and child exploitation, and violent crime. Notable cases included Ian Freeman's conviction for laundering over ten million dollars through Bitcoin exchanges and Pierre Rogers' involvement in wire fraud related to CARES Act loans.
The office also tackled civil rights violations and drug-related offenses under the Controlled Substances Act. Significant settlements included Cheshire Medical Center's $2 million settlement for failing to keep accurate records of controlled substances.
In addition to prosecutions, Young emphasized community outreach and law enforcement training initiatives aimed at strengthening legal understanding and public safety awareness in New Hampshire.