Top DOJ Prosecutor Resigns After Attorney General Issues Memo on Voter Fraud

A top Department of Justice prosecutor quit after Attorney General William Barr issued a memo on voter fraud. Richard Pilger was the director of the branch that investigates election crimes at the DOJ. But he resigned after Barr authorized them “to pursue substantial allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities prior to the certification of elections.” This follows continued claims by President Trump that cite little to no evidence. Barr’s order also came as a direct contradiction to previous policies that state such overt steps should not be taken until after election results are officially certified. Barr is now saying those former policies are outdated but he did not suggest there was actually voter fraud being committed. He simply advised employees to investigate any claims brought before them, which is their job. In his formal letter to colleagues, Pilger suggested his decision was linked directly to that memo. He added he’s enjoyed his time at the DOJ but cannot in good faith remain in the role he’s held for over a decade.