Outgoing Dallas County DA John Creuzot looks back on nearly 8 years in office after primary loss

DALLAS — After decades inside Dallas County’s criminal justice system — as a prosecutor, judge and district attorney — John Creuzot is preparing to leave the office he once hoped to lead for another term.

Creuzot lost the Democratic primary earlier this week to former state district judge Amber Givens. In an interview with WFAA, he reflected on nearly eight years leading the office and the reforms he pursued during his tenure.

Creuzot first won the district attorney’s race in 2018, defeating Republican District Attorney Faith Johnson after campaigning on a promise to change how the criminal justice system treats poor defendants…

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