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Revision as of 22:02, 29 January 2010
Craig Watkins | |
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| Dallas County District Attorney | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Texas Wesleyan University School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| 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]
References
- ^ a b Forsyth, Jennifer (2008-11-15). "The Exonerator: The Dallas D.A. is Reviewing Old Cases, Freeing Prisoners — and Riling His Peers". Wall Street Journal.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|curly=ignored (help) - ^ 60 Minutes Profile (May 4, 2008)
- ^ "The Dallas Morning News Names District Attorney Craig Watkins as 2008 Texan of the Year".
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Also See
Dallas County District Attorney
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