Abbott Vows Crackdown on ‘Rogue’ DAs Who Refuse to Prosecute Certain Crimes

Abbott Vows Crackdown on ‘Rogue’ DAs Who Refuse to Prosecute Certain Crimes
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 13, 2022. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to rein in “rogue” prosecutors after signing a bill that allows courts to remove district attorneys for misconduct if they opt to not pursue certain types of crimes.

“A new law I signed will help rein in rogue district attorneys,” Abbott said in a tweet Monday.

Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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