PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Charles “Chas” Calenda was formally sworn in Dec. 30, 2025, as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island, marking the start of his tenure as the state’s chief federal law enforcement officer.
Calenda took the oath of office before U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. following his appointment by U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi.
In the role, Calenda will oversee the prosecution of federal criminal cases and represent the United States in civil matters across Rhode Island…