Tamara Heagy, Author at Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association - PDAA

Aug
31, 2021

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele Takes the Reins of PDAA Following the Death Washington County DA Gene Vittone

DAs from Adams and Clinton Counties Complete New 2021-22 Leadership Slate Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced that PDAA Vice President and Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele was elected President of the Association following the untimely death of Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone. Steele will serve out the remainder of the term for the 2021-2022 business

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Aug
22, 2021

PDAA President Gene Vittone’s Big Heart and Kind Soul Will Be Deeply Missed

PDAA Issues Statement on the Passing of President Gene Vittone Harrisburg, PA -- The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) issued the following statement upon learning of the death of PDAA President and Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone: It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of our president, Gene Vittone. Gene bravely battled lung cancer during the

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Jul
27, 2021

Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone Elected PDAA President

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced its newly elected officers for the 2021–2022 business year. The election took place during the Association’s annual business meeting. The new officers are: President: Hon. Eugene Vittone, Washington County District Attorney Vice President: Hon. Kevin R. Steele, Montgomery County District Attorney Secretary/Treasurer: Hon. Brian R. Sinnett, Adams County District Attorney Additionally, Schuylkill County District Attorney

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Jul
27, 2021

Pike County District Attorney Raymond Tonkin Elected PDAI President

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced its newly elected officers for the 2021-22 business year. The election took place during the Institute’s annual business meeting. The new officers are: President: Hon. Raymond Tonkin, Pike County District Attorney Vice President: Hon. Mike Piecuch,

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Jun
30, 2021

PDAA Statement on PA Supreme Court Decision in Cosby Case

(HARRISBURG, PA) The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) issued the following statement today: "The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s majority decision to vacate the sentence of William H. Cosby, Jr. was based on a procedural issue, not the facts of the case. The

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Jun
16, 2021

In Memoriam: Leonard Simpson 1949-2021

It is with much regret that I write to inform the membership that District Attorney Leonard Simpson of Sullivan County passed away suddenly on Monday. Considering his almost 30 years of service as DA (1977-1993, 2008 to present), this is a devastating loss to the people of Sullivan County. Len had a sharp mind and generous spirit. I have many

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May
7, 2021

PDAA Issues Statement on Resignation of Chad Salsman

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) President and Snyder County District Attorney Mike Piecuch released the following statement today after the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced that Chad Salsman has pled guilty to charges of intimidation, promoting prostitution, and

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Apr
21, 2021

PDAA Issues Statement on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial

Harrisburg, PA -- The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association issued the statement below following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial: Justice was delivered by Derek Chauvin’s trial and the jury’s guilty verdicts. Chauvin was held accountable for murdering George Floyd, and

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Mar
30, 2021

District Attorneys of Delaware and Warren Counties Elected to PDAI Board of Directors

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced today that the District Attorneys of Delaware and Warren Counties were elected to fill vacancies on its board of directors. “The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute works to provide prosecutors with the knowledge and skills they need to best serve the citizens of the commonwealth,” said Butler County District Attorney and PDAI President

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Mar
29, 2021

Lackawanna County DA Mark Powell Elected to PDAA Executive Committee

Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) announced today that Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell has been elected to fill a vacancy on its executive committee. Powell’s nomination was approved unanimously by the PDAA executive board. “The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association has earned a well-deserved reputation for protecting fairness and integrity in the criminal justice system,” said PDAA President

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