U.S. attorney to create unit to prosecute public corruption, civil rights cases
Andre Birotte Jr., an Obama appointee, says the unit's mission will be 'to bring to justice those public officials and public employees who violate the public's trust.'
U.S. Atty. Andre Birotte Jr. announced Friday that he was creating a specialized unit to prosecute public corruption and civil rights cases, such as those involving politicians or police officers accused of crimes.
