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Former acting US attorney Andrew Haden, 48, found dead in San Diego
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Key Points:
- Andrew Haden, a former twice-acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, was found dead Wednesday in the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego, with no foul play suspected.
- Haden, 48, served in the U.S. Attorney's Office for 16 years and was appointed acting U.S. attorney in 2023 and 2025, following the firing of Biden appointee Tara McGrath by President Trump.
- Colleagues and legal community members praised Haden for his integrity, kindness, and dedication, describing his death as a significant loss to the federal legal community in San Diego.
- Haden was a Navy veteran with two overseas deployments and earned his law degree from the University of San Diego.
- The San Diego Police Department and U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon emphasized honoring Haden's legacy and commitment to public service.
