Schumer Statement on the Firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the statement below in response to the firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara:

“Preet Bharara has been an exemplary U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. His relentless drive to root out public corruption, lock up terrorists, take on Wall Street, and stand up for what is right should serve as a model for all U.S. attorneys across the country. He will be sorely missed.”