district attorney

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Gen. Marissa Roy, a democratic socialist with union support, and John McKinney, a deputy district attorney with backing from law enforcement and short-term rental giant Airbnb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

County district attorney also thinks he can help drive down lawsuit costs for the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Clark, who was picking up food at the Mall at Bay Plaza when the teen takeover occurred, serves as the district attorney for the Bronx.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Although the district attorney has admitted that the charge “is extremely problematic from both a factual and a legal basis,” the case is still proceeding.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The commissioner promises that his force will conduct a full and zealous investigation, and that the district attorney has accorded this case his highest priority.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee