Craig Watkins
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| Craig Watkins | |
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| District Attorney of Dallas County, Texas | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 43–44) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Tanya Watkins |
| Alma mater | Prairie View A&M University, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Website | http://www.dallasda.com/ |
Craig Watkins is currently the district attorney for the Dallas County, Texas, USA. He became the first African American district attorney in Texas when he was elected in 2006.[1]
Watkins has worked to resolve cases of wrongful conviction through the use of DNA testing and the review of evidence illegally withheld from defense attorneys.[1][2]
The Dallas Morning News selected Watkins as its 2008 Texan of the Year.[3]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Forsyth, Jennifer; Eaton, Leslie (2008-11-15). "The Exonerator: The Dallas D.A. is Reviewing Old Cases, Freeing Prisoners — and Riling His Peers". Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122669736692929339.html.
- ^ 60 Minutes Profile (May 4, 2008)
- ^ "The Dallas Morning News Names District Attorney Craig Watkins as 2008 Texan of the Year". http://www.ibtimes.com/prnews/20081229/tx-dallasmorningnews.htm.
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