U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of Florida

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for prosecuting federal crimes within its jurisdiction. Recently, the office has been in the news due to an indictment against a former prosecutor, Carmen Lineberger, who allegedly mishandled a sealed report related to the investigation of former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. This incident highlights internal accountability measures within the office. Additionally, the office is involved in international corruption cases, as evidenced by the deportation of a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to face federal charges for alleged corruption schemes involving oil and food programs. The office's work also touches on high-profile national security investigations, with a prosecutor reportedly removed from the John Brennan case due to concerns about the legal merits of a potential prosecution. These developments underscore the office's active role in significant criminal investigations, from national security matters to complex financial crimes.