US Attorney swears in new judge

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that David J. Freed was sworn in today to be the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

The oath of office was administered by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Freed was nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney by President Donald Trump on Sept. 8, and was confirmed by the United States Senate on Nov. 15.

Freed replaces Bruce D. Brandler, who was appointed United States Attorney on an interim basis on Oct. 2, 2016 upon the resignation of Peter J. Smith, who had served in that capacity since 2010.

Freed, 47, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, will serve a four-year term and preside over an area that covers 33 Pennsylvania counties located in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania. Freed has an extensive background in public service.