Habba, Desiree Leigh Grace
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Ms. Grace became a federal prosecutor in New Jersey in 2016. She rose quickly through the ranks before district court judges appointed her U.S. attorney on Tuesday.
A New Jersey prosecutor selected by judges to replace President Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney, Alina Habba, said Wednesday she is prepared to assume the role, despite having been fired by
Former First Assistant U.S. Attorney Desiree Grace will step in to replace Alina Habba as the state’s top prosecutor early Saturday morning, even though
Desiree Grace, in a social media post, said she was prepared to follow a judicial order and take over as U.S. attorney in New Jersey “in accordance with the law.”
Desiree Grace says will take the job as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, despite the political wrangling from the Trump administration.