U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle announced on April 17 that the Eastern District of North Carolina will hold a National Crime Victims’ Rights Ceremony in Raleigh during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, scheduled for April 19-25, 2026. The ceremony will take place at the State Archives Building on East Jones Street and is open to both the public and media, with registration required.
The event aims to recognize the rights of crime victims and raise awareness about support services available in the community. It is sponsored by the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network and Members of the Victim Services Interagency Council of North Carolina.
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina covers federal criminal and civil cases across 44 easternmost counties in the state, operating six federal courthouses to serve communities including Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington, New Bern, Greenville, and Elizabeth City according to the official website. The office partners with law enforcement agencies to protect communities through initiatives such as Project Safe Neighborhoods and Heroin Education Action Team according to its official website.
As part of its responsibilities within the U.S. Department of Justice according to its official website, this office prosecutes federal crimes and litigates civil matters affecting local residents. The district also encompasses areas with major military installations like Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base according to its official website.
According to information from its official website, there are currently 119 staff members employed by this office—including attorneys and support staff—who work together on these efforts.
