Federal judges declined to permanently appoint John Sarcone as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, pending the completion of the formal nomination process. Sarcone, initially appointed on an interim basis, claimed he was informed of an extension. His term is set to end soon. Notably, he has expressed fears for his safety after a recent incident involving an illegal immigrant threatening him with a knife. Future hopes for Sarcone depend on a formal nomination by President Trump and Senate confirmation.
The Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York declines to exercise the authority granted pursuant to 28 U.S. Code § 546(d) to appoint a United States attorney for the Northern District of New York.
Last month, Sarcone told Fox News that he feared for his life after allegedly being confronted by a knife-wielding illegal immigrant in Albany.
The Department of Homeland Security said on June 17, Saul Morales-Garcia, who is from El Salvador, lunged at Sarcone with a knife while yelling aggressively in a foreign language.
Sarcone's hopes of returning to the position on a permanent basis now rely on being formally nominated by President Donald Trump and then being confirmed by the Senate.
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