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Philadelphians will soon choose their next district attorney − so what do DAs actually do?
Critically, district attorneys are elected. They are independent of and separate from the mayor, who oversees the police. In fact, the DA’s office can disagree with the mayor’s office on policy issues ...
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Georgia school shooting suspect may be gearing up for guilty plea
Defense attorneys for Colt Gray, the 15-year-old indicted on 55 charges in the Sept. 4 shooting, have requested a hearing. Experts think he might plead guilty.
25 cases of animal cruelty filed by LA district attorney
If you harm an animal in our community, we are watching you — and we will find you,” DA Nathan Hochman said in a statement.
The 2 GOP candidates for York County District Attorney focus on the issue of experience
Incumbent DA Tim Barker and York attorney and former police officer Jack Graybill II are seeking election to be the county's ...
Overhaul Jails Over Reopening Alcatraz, Los Angeles District Attorney Says
President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen Alcatraz – turning the national park and museum in San Francisco Bay back into ...
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California Attorney General: LA district attorney should stay on Menendez case
Attorney General Rob Bonta said Erik and Lyle Menendez have not presented nearly enough evidence of bias or a conflict of ...
Mom shoots daughter’s ex, then blames her 16-year-old son, NM officials say
Ortiz-Chavez blamed her son because she believed he’d receive a lesser sentence due to his age, the district attorney’s ...
After teen’s killing, L.A. County district attorney updates its sex crimes policy
The change comes after a soccer coach was accused of killing one of his teen players weeks after he was accused of assaulting ...