WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned from office on Monday, ending a controversial tenure as chief law enforcement officer that blemished the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush.
U.S. officials, who confirmed his departure, said Gonzales was to make a formal statement at the Justice Department at 10:30 EDT (1430 GMT). Bush was also expected to make a statement later Monday morning, but a senior administration official said the president had not yet decided on a nominee to replace him.
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