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Following the dismissal of riot charges against hundreds of illegal immigrants in El Paso, Texas, by a county court judge, the district attorney announced plans to appeal the ruling. The incident, which occurred in March 2023, saw a group of migrants forcibly enter the U.S. through a border fence, prompting over 200 arrests on state rioting charges. The judge’s dismissal was based on procedural issues, but the district attorney maintains the validity of the charges and intends to seek a reversal from the Court of Appeals.

Georgia senators expressed concerns over the lack of oversight of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ $36.6 million budget during a hearing on Friday. The hearing was part of an investigation into allegations of potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds by Willis. Witnesses testified that Willis has broad discretion over how to spend the funds, including the authority to hire special prosecutors without seeking pre-approval. The findings of the investigation could lead to reforms or adjustments to the state appropriations process to restore public confidence in the district attorney’s office.

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden has agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty for violating conflict of interest laws during the 2022 election campaign. The violation stemmed from a press statement released by Hayden’s office that discredited his opponent Ricardo Arroyo, who was facing sexual assault allegations at the time. The statement, which was widely circulated by the media, suggested that the allegations against Arroyo were unfounded. Hayden admitted to the violation and waived his right to a hearing.