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Melinda Katz became the District Attorney for Queens County in January 2020, making history as the first woman to hold the office. Under her leadership, the District Attorney’s office ensures that all defendants are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner, while protecting the communities it serves in the most diverse county in America.
Melinda R. Katz (born August 29, 1965) is an American attorney and politician from New York City, serving as District Attorney of Queens since January 1, 2020. A Democrat, she previously served as the Queens Borough President. Katz was also a New York City Councilwoman from 2002 to 2009. She had previously run for City Comptroller in 2009.
Melinda Katz became the District Attorney for Queens County in January 2020, making history as the first woman to hold the office. Under her leadership, the District Attorney’s office ensures that all defendants are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner, while protecting the communities it serves in the most diverse county in America.
Aug 24, 2023 · Queens D.A. Melinda Katz filed motions Thursday with defense attorneys to vacate the convictions because she said new evidence came to light proving their innocence. They all served their time,...
The Queens District Attorney's Office has come under fire from criminal justice reform advocates, and is currently facing several lawsuits alleging ... It looks like there's an issue with ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Katz is the former Queens borough president of Queens Borough, New York. First elected in 2013, Katz won a new term in the general election on November 7, 2017. Katz resigned from office effective January 1, 2020, in order to serve as Queens County District Attorney.
Jan 6, 2020 · On the eve of her inauguration, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced dramatic and immediate changes within the District Attorney’s Office, introducing new initiatives and policies that will make the criminal justice system more fair and equitable for the 2.3 million people of Queens County. After an initial review of long-standing ...
Nov 8, 2023 · Incumbent Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz will serve a second term following a landslide win at the polls Tuesday. Katz secured more than 67% of the vote, according to unofficial...
Jul 30, 2019 · NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- New York City's Board of Elections has certified Queens Borough President Melinda Katz as the winner in the hotly contested Democratic primary for Queens District...
Jan 3, 2024 · Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz (right) was sworn in for a second term Tuesday by Supreme Court Administrative Judge Donna-Marie Golia (left), as Katz’s youngest son, Hunter (center),...
