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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Department Of Justice Recognizes Two U.S. Attorney's Office ... - Department of Justice

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced that two U.S. Attorney’s Office employees were among the 159 members of the Justice Department recognized by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director Monty Wilkinson at the 38th Director’s Awards Ceremony yesterday in Washington, D.C.

The Western District of North Carolina was one of 31 districts represented at the ceremony which was held in the Great Hall at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building.

Fred Hudson was recognized for his exemplary work as the Western District’s Law Enforcement Coordinator (LEC). As an LEC, Mr. Hudson has spent years cultivating relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement, coordinating law enforcement officer training, and assisting partner agencies with federal grant opportunities. For over 18 years, Mr. Hudson has also spearheaded the Office’s community outreach efforts by fostering relationships with community organizations, schools, service providers, and other important stakeholders, and organizing events and engagement opportunities that advance Department of Justice priorities.

Lia Bantavani was recognized for her work as the Office’s Public Information Officer. In that capacity, Ms. Bantavani handles the Office’s communications with the media and the public, drafts and disseminates press releases, responds to media inquiries and coordinates media interviews. In...



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