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Content: "For an attorney — especially a first-generation American like myself –– representing the United States is a weighty privilege and a dream job. I have been blessed to do so,” he added. During his time as U.S. Attorney, Hur brought forward a number cases involving public corruption, national security and cybercrime, violent crime and gangs, fraudand the opioid crisis. He also hired dozens of attorneys, increased the office's diversity, and improved its technology, physical space and processes among other changes, a release from his office stated. Perhaps the most notable charges were those brought against elected officials, public office holders and public employees, including former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pughand former Maryland Del. Cheryl Glenn. Hur's office also brought charges against former Baltimore City Police Commissioner Darryl DeSousa, former Maryland Del. Tawanna Gaines, members of the Baltimore City Police Department in connection with the Gun Trace Task Force investigation and correctional officers at several state correctional facilities. Prior to serving as U.S. Attorney, Hur was the principal associate deputy attorney general with the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. He also held the role of assistant U.S. attorney in the District of Maryland from 2007 to 2014, and before that served as special assistant and later counsel to Christopher Wray, then-assistant attorney general in charge of the criminal division. He was also previously a litigation partner with a law firm in D.C. 
Lenzner will serve as acting U.S. attorney until a replacement is named. “Throughout my tenure, Jon has been my principal partner and advisor, and much of the Office’s recent innovation and success are attributable to him,” Hur said. “ I have utmost confidence in him.