AG Hunter hires outgoing US attorney

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced he’s planning to hire outgoing U.S. Attorney Tim Downing for a new position in his office.

Hunter said Downing will serve as his associate attorney general, an advisory role that is part of the office’s senior leadership team.

Downing is a former Republican state legislator appointed by former President Donald Trump as the U.S. attorney based in Oklahoma City. He also previously worked in the state attorney general’s office from 2011 to 2016.

Downing announced earlier this month his plans to resign from his U.S. attorney post, which is considered customary when a new president is elected.