A high-ranking federal prosecutor has just called it quits in response to the indictment of illegal MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Ben Schrader resigned from his position as Chief of the Criminal Division in the Nashville U.S. Attorney’s office — where Garcia is being charged.
His resignation date was two weeks ago, which corresponded with the date Abrego Garcia was indicted.
Ben Schrader announced his resignation in a LinkedIn post:
Ben Schrader, chief prosecutor in the Nashville based U.S. Attorney’s Office, apparently resigned right around the time the Abrego Garcia indictment came down.
“… the only job description I’ve ever known is to do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons.” pic.twitter.com/uMSAqRI43r
— Joe Khalil (@JoeKhalilTV) June 6, 2025
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