district attorney

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The story of Reed’s quest for justice began in 2014, when he asked the district attorney in Bastrop County to consent to DNA testing of Stites’ belt.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The five Georgia teens whose teacher died during a fatal practical joke will not be prosecuted in the educator's death, the district attorney has said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A spokesman for the Manhattan district attorney declined to comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Harris rose from San Francisco district attorney to elected positions in Sacramento and Washington before twice running unsuccessfully for president.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Citing the severity of the crime, the district attorney will charge him as an adult, stripping him of the protections normally given to juveniles.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater