Trump nominates ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton for Manhattan's chief prosecutor role
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a former SEC Chairman with expertise in mergers and capital-raising, for the position of chief federal prosecutor in Manhattan. The selection is notable due to Clayton's lack of experience in criminal law, a key area for the Southern District of New York's US Attorney's office, known for handling major financial crime cases.
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, a former SEC Chairman with expertise in mergers and capital-raising, for the position of chief federal prosecutor in Manhattan. The selection is notable due to Clayton's lack of experience in criminal law, a key area for the Southern District of New York's US Attorney's office, known for handling major financial crime cases. 
