CLEVELAND, Ohio -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will open the process of choosing the next U.S. attorney for northern Ohio, a move that seemed unlikely weeks ago when it appeared that Steven Dettelbach would return to the position.
The decision comes amid growing pressure on Brown from civil rights advocates, including Tamir Rice’s mother, who have pushed for a fair review in choosing the next federal prosecutor. Some have urged Brown to consider a Black candidate for the position.