The news of Erek Barron’s resignation as U.S. Attorney for Maryland brought new questions about who will be named his replacement, and what it could mean for Baltimore and the state overall.

Erek L. Barron, the first African American to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, resigned from his position effective February 12, 2025. Appointed on October 7, 2021, Barron’s tenure was marked by efforts to reduce violent crime,

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Erek Barron, the U.S. attorney for Maryland, resigned Wednesday effective the same day, according to a news release from his office.

Erek Barron, the U.S. Attorney for Maryland, announced Wednesday night that he has resigned from his position.

Here in Maryland, Erek L. Barron has run the U.S. Attorney's office since October 2021. He was appointed by former President Joe Biden to replace Robert Hur, who went onto investigate Biden over the maintaining of classified documents.

Maryland’s law enforcement community and political leaders on Thursday praised departing U.S. Attorney Erek Barron as a no-nonsense prosecutor who was unafraid to make difficult decisions or