PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) – A Portland federal prosecutor was recognized by Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday for his contributions in prosecuting January 6 Capitol breach cases.
Geoffrey Barrow, an assistant United States attorney in the District of Oregon, was honored among a group of 14 federal prosecutors.
Barrow received the prestigious John Marshall Award for his “exceptional contributions to criminal cases stemming from the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021,” the Oregon Department of Justice announced.
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The John Marshall Awards, which are the DOJ’s highest award presented annually by the attorney general, are given to attorneys and other litigation staff for contributions and excellence in specialized legal areas.
“Each of today’s recipients has served with distinction, and in so doing, they have enabled the Justice Department to advance its work on behalf of the American people,” said Garland. “Their exceptional leadership, heroism, and dedication have benefited people and communities across the country.”