Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins

Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins

Since 2001, thirteen convicted criminals have been exonerated by DNA in Dallas County, Texas -- more than any other county in the country. But last November, voters elected a career defense attorney to be the county's top prosecutor...

Since 2001, thirteen convicted criminals have been exonerated by DNA in Dallas County, Texas -- more than any other county in the country. But last November, voters elected a career defense attorney to be the county's top prosecutor. District Attorney Craig Watkins has since garnered headlines by opening his office's files to public scrutiny. He joins Kojo to discuss reform in the criminal justice system.

Guests

Craig Watkins

District Attorney, Dallas County, Texas

Joshua Marquis

District Attorney, Clatsop County, Oregon; Vice President, National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)

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