LEGAL · LA · 2008-2021
Leon Cannizzaro
Orleans Parish DA · Democrat · Louisiana
On the record
Used material-witness warrants jailing victims; sued by ACLU
Background
Leon Cannizzaro (Democrat) was Louisiana's Orleans Parish DA of New Orleans 2008–2021 (13 years). Took office after Eddie Jordan; succeeded by Jason Williams. Note: Used material-witness warrants jailing victims; sued by ACLU. Same-year political environment (2008): Governor Bobby Jindal; Attorney General Buddy Caldwell; Secretary of State Jay Dardenne.
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Others who held this office in Louisiana
- Jason Williams (2021-present)
- Eddie Jordan (2003-2007)
- Harry Connick Sr. (1973-2003)