Stephen M. Schenning has been named Maryland's first assistant U.S. attorney, described as "the highest ranking career position in the office," The Sun's Tricia Bishop reports.
He replaces Stuart M. Goldberg, who joins the U.S. Department of Justice as chief of staff to James Cole, the newly appointed deputy attorney general. Goldberg's new position was first reported by Baltimore lawyer Steven H. Levin, who wrote about it online Friday, in his blog "Fraud With Peril." The U.S. Justice Department confirmed the report Tuesday.
Schenning's promotion was announced Tuesday by Maryland U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein.
"Steve Schenning brings extensive front-line expertise as a state and federal prosecutor, a hard-earned reputation for diligence and integrity, a lifelong commitment to public service and hands-on experience managing a U.S. Attorney's Office," Rosenstein said in a statement. "His sound judgment and steady leadership will be invaluable as we continue to deliver on our commitment to give the citizens of Maryland the highest caliber of federal law enforcement."
