U.S. Attorney Albritton resigns

A. Brian Albritton, current U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, will soon resign from his position. Veteran prosecutor Robert O'Neill, whose swearing in is scheduled for next week, will replace him.

Albritton accepted an invitation to join a private legal practice, a release said.

During his tenure as a federal attorney, Albritton oversaw the activities of 110 assistant U.S. attorneys across 35 counties. He took the position Oct. 15, 2008, after a lengthy confirmation process.