The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia saw at least seven top prosecutors, including those involved in Jan. 6 prosecutions, demoted to entry-level positions by interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin. Martin, a conservative activist with no prosecutorial experience, informed supervisors that they were being demoted to handle misdemeanor cases or lower-level local cases. This included lead prosecutors on high-profile cases such as the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys seditious conspiracy cases, as well as the chief of the Capitol Siege Section.
The demotions were viewed as a form of retaliation and disrespect, as demoting federal prosecutors to the lowest level of the Superior Court team was seen as a significant blow. Amongst those demoted was Greg Rosen, who was praised by former colleagues as an exceptional boss and team leader.
The move to demote top prosecutors was seen as an attempt to undermine the work of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, which handles both federal and local crimes. Many saw Martin’s actions as an attempt to exert control and push his own agenda within the office.
Overall, the demotions were met with criticism and condemnation from current and former law enforcement officials, who viewed them as an unjust and unnecessary move that diminished the work of experienced prosecutors.
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