https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/doj-s-election-crimes-chief-resigns-after-barr-directs-prosecutors-n1247220
DOJ's election crimes chief resigns after Barr directs prosecutors to probe
voter fraud claims
Barr on Monday issued a memo authorizing prosecutors "to pursue substantial
allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities prior to the
certification of elections."
Nov. 10, 2020, 12:58 PM JST
By Dartunorro Clark and Ken Dilanian
司法省の選挙関連・犯罪捜査の主任が、Barr司法長官の出した大統領選の不正を捜査せよ
とのメモに関連して辞任

The head of the branch of the Justice Department that prosecutes election crimes
resigned Monday hours after Attorney General William Barr issued a memo to
federal prosecutors to investigate “specific allegations” of voter fraud before
the results of the presidential race are certified.

Richard Pilger, who was director of the Election Crimes Branch of the DOJ, sent a
memo to colleagues that suggested his resignation was linked to Barr’s memo,
which was issued as the president’s legal team mount baseless legal challenges to
the election results, alleging widespread voter fraud cost him the race.

“Having familiarized myself with the new policy and its ramifications, and in
accord with the best tradition of the John C. Keeney Award for Exceptional
Integrity and Professionalism (my most cherished Departmental recognition), I must
regretfully resign from my role as Director of the Election Crimes Branch,” Pilger’s
letter said, according to a copy obtained by NBC News.

“I have enjoyed very much working with you for over a decade to aggressively and
diligently enforce federal criminal election law, policy, and practice without
partisan fear or favor. I thank you for your support in that effort.”