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Ellis Boyle Appointed Interim NC U.S. Attorney; Father Recuses

4/29/2026

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Ellis Boyle, son of Judge Terrence Boyle, was appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, succeeding Daniel Bubar.
Boyle said his priorities are illegal immigration, fentanyl trafficking and human trafficking, matching President Donald Trump’s agenda, and will seek Senate confirmation before his 120-day term ends.
A federal grand jury probes alleged casino-project corruption, requiring Judge Terrence Boyle to recuse from any cases involving his son’s office.

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Ellis Boyle, son of Judge Terrence Boyle, was appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, succeeding Daniel Bubar.
Boyle said his priorities are illegal immigration, fentanyl trafficking and human trafficking, matching President Donald Trump’s agenda, and will seek Senate confirmation before his 120-day term ends.
A federal grand jury probes alleged casino-project corruption, requiring Judge Terrence Boyle to recuse from any cases involving his son’s office.