Source: Office of United States Attorneys
U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young Announces the Appointment of the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Internal Transfers, and the Creation of an External Engagement Division
CONCORD – United States Attorney Jane E. Young announces the appointment of Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) John Kennedy as the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, the internal transfers of AUSA Kasey Weiland to the Civil Division and AUSA Matthew Vicinanzo to the Criminal Division, and the creation of an External Engagement Division at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire.
AUSA John Kennedy has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division. He has more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor in New Hampshire, as an Assistant United States Attorney and as an Assistant Attorney General. In these roles, AUSA Kennedy has led investigations in connection to a variety of federal and state crimes, including homicides, voter fraud and public integrity crimes, drug and firearm crimes, and complex financial fraud. He is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School.
“John is a veteran prosecutor whose broad legal knowledge and trial skills will assist in leading the Criminal Division,” said U.S. Attorney Young. “He is an exceptional attorney that has tackled a variety of challenging cases. His hard work and unwavering pursuit of justice for crime victims have earned him the respect of his colleagues and law enforcement partners.”
AUSA Kasey Weiland has transferred to the Civil Division and AUSA Matthew Vicinanzo has transferred to the Criminal Division. AUSA Kasey Weiland has had a notable career at the U.S. Department of Justice, prosecuting some of the most egregious crimes targeting children in the District of New Hampshire and the Western District of Tennessee. AUSA Matthew Vicinanzo joined the United States Attorney’s Office in 2023 from private practice as an AUSA dedicated to civil and criminal Civil Rights matters.
“Kasey will bring her legal acumen to her civil litigation portfolio, while Matt will bring his broad investigatory skills to his criminal portfolio,” said U.S. Attorney Young. “I am confident that both Kasey and Matt will continue to thrive in their new positions.”
Additionally, U.S. Attorney Young announces the creation of an External Engagement Division and has appointed Jessica Kuron to lead the division. During U.S. Attorney Young’s tenure, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has been focused on strengthening and expanding law enforcement partnerships, community outreach efforts, and accessibility to public information. Since May 2022, among other actions, the U.S. Attorney’s Office utilized federal programs and national expertise to offer 18 law enforcement trainings at no-cost to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and police departments across the district. These trainings focused on honing New Hampshire law enforcement’s understanding of legal, investigative, and effective community policing topics, including trainings on Miranda warnings, dark web investigations, pre-indicators of violent assault, suicide prevention for all layers of law enforcement, and best practices for engaging with faith-based communities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has also become a leader in addressing emerging public safety concerns, such as elder fraud and scams, bank fraud, and hate crimes, by participating in more than 30 community awareness events.
The External Engagement Division will allow the U.S. Attorney’s Office to expand its external engagement footprint to include supporting victims in federal cases. The division aims to bridge the gap between the office’s prosecution function and impact of the underlying crimes on communities by offering additional services. With additional resources, the division will expand the office’s training program as well as partnerships for grant funding. The External Engagement Division will also oversee a new student program focused on providing federal government work experience to undergraduate students studying criminal justice, political science, and communications. The student program will allow the office to expand engagement to colleges and universities in the Granite State and allow staff to provide mentorship to the next generation of public servants.
“Since May 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has prioritized strengthening partnerships with law enforcement, the media, and communities throughout New Hampshire. We have focused our efforts on enhancing access to this office and amplifying visibility into the great work performed here every day. The creation of an External Engagement Division will enable the U.S. Attorney’s Office to continue expanding its services to the public and our partners throughout the Granite State in the years ahead,” said U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. “The positive impact that this office has had on engagement with our law enforcement and community partners is in large part due to the tireless efforts of Jess Kuron. I know that the External Engagement Division will continue to flourish under Jess’s tutelage.”
As Chief of the External Engagement Division, Ms. Kuron will continue to serve as an advisor to the U.S. Attorney, as the office’s spokesperson, and as the liaison for law enforcement in the District of New Hampshire. She will also lead a team of professional and support staff focused on advocating for victims of federal crimes, coordinating witnesses for trials, supporting members of the public in contact with the office, and with trainings and community outreach.
Positions in the External Engagement Division are vacant. Job solicitations will be posted on USAJobs.gov and on the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire’s LinkedIn page as they become available at www.linkedin.com/company/usao-nh.
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