US Attorney Henry Leventis Resigns; Reflects on Tenure and Achievements

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U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Henry C. Leventis, has announced his resignation, effective from October 4, 2024. Over his two-year tenure, Leventis has led a team of 85 federal prosecutors and support personnel in a district spanning 32 counties and home to over 2.6 million people, focusing on public safety, civil rights, and healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. Notable achievements include the successful prosecution of public officials for criminal civil rights violations, bolstering public safety initiatives, and taking robust enforcement efforts against healthcare fraud.

U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis Resigns from Office

U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Henry C. Leventis, declared his resignation to President Biden, set to be effective on October 4, 2024. Leventis expressed his gratitude for the chance to spearhead the United States Attorney’s Office and serve alongside dedicated professionals.

Leventis’ Tenure as U.S. Attorney

Leventis oversaw an office of 85 federal prosecutors and support staff, serving over 2.6 million people in 32 counties. The office was responsible for matters, both criminal and civil, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Leventis steered the office to focus on public safety, civil rights protection, and combating fraud and waste in the healthcare industry.

Enhancing Public Safety

Leventis centered his efforts on amplifying public safety in Tennessee. He rejuvenated the Project Safe Neighborhoods program and strengthened relationships with law enforcement, including the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, to mitigate violence threats against public gatherings and schools. His team also facilitated statewide training in critical areas like human trafficking with the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Achievements in Public Safety

Leventis’ team had various public safety victories, including the prosecution of international gangs, local drug trafficking organizations, and individuals involved in violent crimes. They also secured a $59 million settlement with eBay over the sale of industrial-grade pill press machines and counterfeit pill stamps.

Protecting Civil Rights

Leventis’ office aggressively enforced civil rights and intervened in a lawsuit against Tennessee’s gender affirming care ban, terming it unconstitutional. The case will be argued before the United States Supreme Court. They also prosecuted public officials for criminal civil rights violations and reached settlements under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Upholding Health Care Standards

Being the chief federal law enforcement officer in the nation’s health care capital, Leventis prioritized eradicating fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs. The office prosecuted health care executives, company owners, and physicians and reached fraud settlements against hospital systems and individual providers.

Upon his departure, Leventis will return to private practice.

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