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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery @USAttyAvery

Official account of former U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery. This account is no longer active.

Joined July 2022
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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
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@USAO_CT
13 Jan 2025
Yesterday, @USAttyAvery was a featured guest on @NBCConnecticut Face the Facts. She spoke about the work of the @USAO_CT, collaboration with law enforcement and community leaders, the resulting reduction in violent crime, and her decision to resign. nbcconnecticut.com/news/poli…

Face the Facts: US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery steps down

With the new Trump administration coming in next Sunday, U.S. attorneys across our country are leaving their posts. Often times, they resign or they get replaced by an incoming president, which is...

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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
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@USAO_CT
20 Sep 2024
Members of our office fanned out across Connecticut today at Stand Down events in Bridgeport, Bristol, Danbury, Norwich, Rocky Hill & Stamford to meet with veterans and discuss how the Justice Department protects and enforces their civil rights. #StandDown2024
Photo Collage of members of the U.S. Attorney's Office at Stand Down events across Connecticut. Banner in middle of collage says "Connecticut Department of Veterans, Stand Down 2024 "Serving those who served"

ALT Photo Collage of members of the U.S. Attorney's Office at Stand Down events across Connecticut. Banner in middle of collage says "Connecticut Department of Veterans, Stand Down 2024 "Serving those who served"

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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
U.S. Attorney CT
@USAO_CT
9 Sep 2024
Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office Releases Internet Safety PSA justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/conne…

Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office Releases Internet Safety PSA

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut has released a public service announcement alerting parents and caregivers about “sextortion,” a type of blackmail used by offenders to...

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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
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@USAO_CT
9 Sep 2024
Sextortion is a type of blackmail used by offenders to acquire sexual content online. There are steps you can take to help protect children from being victimized by this crime.
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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
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@USAO_CT
31 Aug 2024
Today is International #OpioidAwarenessDay, and the @USAO_CT thanks @DEANewEngland and our many law enforcement partners for joining us in attacking the scourge of deadly fentanyl from all sides. #OnePillCanKill
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@USAO_CT
14 Mar 2024
Please remain vigilant during this ongoing opioid abuse epidemic. 7 in 10 counterfeit prescription pills trafficked in the U.S. contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Share this information with family and friends. #OnePillCanKill @USAttyAvery @DEANewEngland
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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
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31 Aug 2024
Today is International #OpioidAwarenessDay, and the @USAO_CT thanks our law enforcement partners and parent volunteers for joining us in attacking the scourge of deadly fentanyl from all sides. 1/
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#NIBIN has been a game changer. It helps us connect ammunition to guns and guns to shooters, and allows us and our law enforcement partners to solve more crimes and hold more violent criminals accountable. I thank @ATFBoston and @CTDESPP for their leadership.
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2 Aug 2024
#Connecticut law enforcement is given expanded access to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network. #NIBIN Over the past 25 years, investigators have used the network as a tool to generate more than 640,000 leads. #fox61
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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
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@TheJusticeDept
21 Jun 2024
#ThisWeekatJustice, DOJ: ▶️ Sentenced Club Q shooter to life in prison ▶️ Extradited an Indian National charged in failed assassination plot ▶️ Charged 24 associates of the Sinaloa Cartel & more Keep up with the latest news from the Department at justice.gov/news
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#PrideMonth @USAO_CT
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@USAO_CT
21 Jun 2024
David Heath from our office serves as President of DOJ Pride, and earlier this week he took part in #PrideMonth ceremonies with Justice Department officials in Washington.
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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
U.S. Department of Justice
@TheJusticeDept
14 Jun 2024
#ThisWeekatJustice, DOJ: ▶️ Announced efforts to combat #HumanSmuggling ▶️ Established task force with @US_FDA to curb illegal e-cigarettes ▶️ Launched plan to stop illegal machinegun switches, & more Keep up with the latest news from the DOJ at justice.gov/news
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For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, I join @USAttorneys around the country to help protect our elders. Those who abuse and neglect the elderly, including through financial exploitation, are subject to federal prosecution. #WEAAD #ElderJustice
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@USAO_CT
14 Jun 2024
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, and we ask the public to be aware of abuse and neglect affecting older people, and to assist law enforcement in preventing elder fraud. #WEAAD youtube.com/watch?v=H8hA5gsC…
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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
U.S. Attorney CT
@USAO_CT
14 Jun 2024
Yesterday, District of Connecticut interns enjoyed a visit to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in NYC, hosted by Judges Kahn and Sullivan.
Large group of interns pose for a photo in a courtroom.

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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
U.S. Attorney CT
@USAO_CT
14 Jun 2024
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, and we ask the public to be aware of abuse and neglect affecting older people, and to assist law enforcement in preventing elder fraud. #WEAAD youtube.com/watch?v=H8hA5gsC…

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#ElderJusticeAwarenessMonth #ElderJustice
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@USAO_CT
6 Jun 2024
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Today, representatives of the @USAO_CT and @FBINewHaven provided training at Liberty Bank to help detect and prevent elder financial abuse, and work with federal law enforcement to bring those who prey on our elderly population to justice.
Members of the U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, and Liberty Bank pose for a photo in front of a backdrop.

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Thank you Greater Hartford Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for inviting me to deliver keynote remarks and join in your celebration of outstanding Women Who Lead. Congratulations again to the honorees, and the men and women who support them. #CivilRights #CommunityEngagement
U.S. Attorney Avery with honorees and chapter members

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U.S. Attorney Avery with Connecticut Appellate Judge Dawne Westbrook, U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant (ret.) and UCONN Law Dean Eboni Nelson

ALT U.S. Attorney Avery with Connecticut Appellate Judge Dawne Westbrook, U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant (ret.) and UCONN Law Dean Eboni Nelson

U.S. Attorney Avery at podium delivering keynote address

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Event flyer, U.S. Attorney Avery Keynote Speaker

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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
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@TheJusticeDept
7 Jun 2024
#ThisWeekatJustice, DOJ ▶️ Highlighted historic decreases in #ViolentCrime ▶️ Charged 47 defendants in the Sinaloa Cartel ▶️ Underscored crime gun intelligence tech expansions ▶️ Sentenced a white supremacist for hate crimes & more 🔗: justice.gov/news
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I was delighted to join Director Rachel Rossi @ATJDOJ on Thursday as she gave keynote remarks at the Connecticut Bar Foundation's Annual Reception following a series of visits around the state. Expanding #AccesstoJustice by enhancing legal services furthers our common mission.
U.S. Attorney Avery with Director Rossi and Executive Director CBF.

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Director Rossi and U.S. Attorney Avery with Attorney Moy Ogilvie and UConn Law School Dean Eboni Nelson.

ALT Director Rossi and U.S. Attorney Avery with Attorney Moy Ogilvie and UConn Law School Dean Eboni Nelson.

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U.S. Attorney Avery with Director Rossi and her team.

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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
U.S. Department of Justice
@TheJusticeDept
31 May 2024
#ThisWeekatJustice, DOJ: ▶️Took down a botnet operation responsible for billions of dollars of fraud ▶️Built on the progress made combating violent crime ▶️Extradited the lead assassin of the Sinaola Cartel & more Keep up with the latest news from DOJ at justice.gov/news
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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
U.S. Attorney CT
@USAO_CT
31 May 2024
Statement of U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery on the Line of Duty Death of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/state…

Statement of U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery on the Line of Duty

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U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery retweeted
U.S. Department of Justice
@TheJusticeDept
17 May 2024
#ThisWeekatJustice, DOJ: ▶️ Shared DOJ’s accelerated #ElectionSecurity efforts ▶️ Celebrated the 70th anniversary of #BrownvBoard ▶️ Honored fallen officers during #PoliceWeek & more Keep up with the latest news from the Justice Department at justice.gov/news
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