Peter M. McCoy Jr.
American lawyer & politician (born 1978)
Peter M. McCoy Jr. | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina | |
| In office March 30, 2020 – February 28, 2021 Interim: March 30, 2020 – June 18, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Sherri Lydon |
| Succeeded by | Adair Ford Boroughs |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 115th district | |
| In office 2011 – March 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Anne Peterson Hutto |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Wetmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1978-08-20) August 20, 1978 (age 45)[1][2] Charleston, South Carolina[2] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer Blanchard[2] |
| Children | 3[2] |
| Residence | James Island, South Carolina |
| Education | Hampden–Sydney College (B.A.) Regent University School of Law (J.D.) |
Peter M. McCoy Jr. (born August 20, 1978[2]) is an American attorney and politician who served as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina from 2020 to 2021. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2011 to 2020.
Education
McCoy earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hampden–Sydney College and his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law.[3]
Legal career
McCoy was an Assistant Solicitor in the Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office in Charleston. Until his appointment as United States Attorney, he was a partner at McCoy & Stokes in Charleston, South Carolina, where his practice focused on criminal defense in both state and federal courts, as well as family, personal injury, and probate law.[3]
South Carolina House of Representatives
From 2011 to 2020, McCoy served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.[3]
U.S. Attorney
On February 26, 2020, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate McCoy to be the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina.[3][4] His nomination was officially sent to the United States Senate on March 2.[5]
On March 30, 2020, U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr appointed McCoy as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina.[6][7] He was confirmed by a voice vote of the Senate on June 18, 2020.
On February 8, 2021, he along with 55 other Trump-era attorneys were asked to resign.[8] He announced his resignation on February 23, effective February 28.[9]
Personal life
McCoy lives with his wife and their three children on James Island. He is a member of Grace Episcopal Church where he teaches Sunday School for kindergartners.[2][10]
References
- ^ Schechter, Maayan; Monk, John (February 26, 2020). "Trump nominates Peter McCoy of Charleston for new US Attorney for SC". The State. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Representative Peter M. McCoy, Jr". South Carolina Legislature. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "President Donald J. Trump Announces Judicial Nominees, a United States Attorney Nominee, and a United States Marshal Nominee". whitehouse.gov. February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020 – via National Archives.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ^ Ellison, Heath (February 27, 2020). "Charleston-area S.C. Rep. Peter McCoy nominated by Trump to be U.S. Attorney". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Seventeen Nominations and One Withdrawal Sent to the Senate". whitehouse.gov. March 2, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020 – via National Archives.
- ^ "Attorney General William P. Barr Announces the Appointment of Peter McCoy as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina". Justice.gov. March 31, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ Monk, John (March 30, 2020). "Peter McCoy takes oath as SC's new interim U.S. Attorney". The State. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ Balsamo, Michael (February 9, 2021). "Justice Dept. seeks resignations of Trump-era US attorneys". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy Announces Resignation" (Press release). Charleston, South Carolina: United States Attorney's Office. February 23, 2021.
- ^ "About". petermccoy.com. McCoy for House. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
External links
- Biography at U.S. Department of Justice
- Official website
- Peter McCoy at Ballotpedia
