Stephen R. Wigginton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/stephen-r--wigginton

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the position held?United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois
2. What is the period of service?2010-2015
3. What was Stephen R. Wigginton’s job?He was the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois from 2010 to 2015. He led federal law enforcement in that area.
4. What kinds of crimes did he help investigate?He worked on federal crimes such as white‑collar crime, drug trafficking, public corruption, and national security threats.

United States Attorney: The chief federal prosecutor for a judicial district, responsible for enforcing federal laws.
Federal Law Enforcement: The agencies and activities responsible for enforcing laws enacted by the U.S. federal government.
Prosecution: The formal process of initiating and conducting legal proceedings against an individual or entity accused of a crime.
Department of Justice (DOJ): The federal executive department responsible for enforcing laws and administering justice in the United States.