Jonathan S. Ross, a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, announced his resignation, effective August 24, 2024, with plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham area next month.

First Assistant Kevin P. Davidson will serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District, effective August 25, 2024. A native of Birmingham, Davidson has served with the U.S. Attorney’s Office since 2012, prosecuting a variety of crimes with a focus on violent and drug crimes.

“It has been an honor to serve the people of the Middle District of Alabama over the past ten years,” said Ross. “I am thankful to all the federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their support during my time with the Justice Department. These agencies, in addition to the professional and talented staff at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, are responsible for any achievements I had as a federal prosecutor and United States Attorney.”

Ross joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama in 2014 as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). During the years that followed, he served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Acting U.S. Attorney. The United States District Court appointed him to the position of United States Attorney in April of this year.

According to the office, during his tenure, as an AUSA, Ross prosecuted a variety of cases, focusing primarily on white collar offenses and illegal opioid distribution cases. From 2019 through 2022, he was as the office’s Senior Litigation Counsel, responsible for facilitating training for both new and experienced attorneys. As United States Attorney, Ross prioritized the prosecution of violent offenders, including those who possessed machine gun conversion devices, and narcotics dealers.

Acting U.S. Attorney Davidson served as a Deputy District Attorney in Montgomery County for eight years prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He’s a graduate of Auburn University Montgomery and received his law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law.

The Middle District of Alabama covers 23 counties, and includes the cities of Alexander City, Andalusia, Auburn, Clanton, Dothan, Enterprise, Eufaula, Greenville, Montgomery, Opelika, Ozark, Phenix City, Prattville, Troy, and Wetumpka.

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270