U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia resigns Wednesday

Todd Gilbert, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, resigned on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson.

Gilbert had been in the role just over a month before resigning at 5 p.m. Wednesday evening.

According to spokesperson, Brian McGinn, Robert N. Tracci, First Assistant United States Attorney, assumed the role of acting United States Attorney.

A reason on why Gilbert chose to resign has not yet been given, but 10 News will continue to update this story as information becomes available.