district attorney

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Both Pitchford and Flowers were prosecuted by the same district attorney, Doug Evans, who was repeatedly accused of improperly dismissing Black jurors during his more than 30 years as the chief prosecutor in central Mississippi.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But we can guess what—or, rather, who—a primary target is: New Orleans’ reform-minded district attorney, Jason Williams.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

County district attorney in 2024, state attorney general in 2022 and governor in the 2021 recall campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The district attorney later determined that the books weren’t actually obscene.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

His job was less flighty than that of district attorney, al- most as permanent and dignified as superior court judge.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck