By Allan Lengel
ticklethewire.com
WASHINGTON — Meet the new sheriff.
Attorney Gen. Eric Holder Jr. announced Thursday that federal prosecutor Robin C. Ashton will head up the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) at the Department of Justice.
“As a veteran career prosecutor, Robin is uniquely qualified to serve as Counsel for Professional Responsibility, and I am confident she will lead the office with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and dedication,” Holder said.
OPR is responsible for investigating allegations of professional misconduct involving department attorneys.
Ashton has worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia since 1991. Her most recent job was as Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for Management.
The Justice Department said her job involved managing and directing oversight of significant civil and criminal cases and special operations.
