WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak announced that Jacob J. Strain has been appointed to serve as First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Utah. Mr.Strain, a career prosecutor, has served as an attorney with the Department of Justice for more than 17 years.

"Mr. Strain has an unflinching commitment to the pursuit of justice," said U.S. Attorney Holyoak for the District of Utah. "His broad experience prosecuting a wide variety of criminal matters makes him an incredible resource to the office. I want to extend profound thanks to Felice Viti who served in ...