New York City prosecutor leading Trump inquiry won't seek re-election

Cyrus Vance Jr, Manhattan district attorney, said he intends to retire, signaling it is likely a new DA will see Trump case through

Manhattan's district attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr, the veteran prosecutor overseeing a criminal investigation into the former US president, Donald Trump, announced on Friday that he intends to retire instead of seeking re-election, opting against a primary fight with progressive candidates who say he is a relic and not a reformer.

Vance made the announcement in a memo to staffers, ending months of speculation about his future and signaling it is likely to be a brand-new DA who sees the Trump case through, although Vance could still make a decision about charges before his term expires at the end of the year.