Uncategorized Archives - Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association - PDAA

May
28, 2025

PDAA Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued a statement on the death of former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin, a former district attorney who served as PDAA President in 1993. “We are saddened to learn about the passing of Justice Mike Eakin, and we offer our condolences to the Eakin family. Justice Eakin was a dedicated public servant

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Apr
8, 2025

PDAA President David Strouse Speaks at Crime Victims’ Rights Rally

HARRISBURG – PDAA President and Clinton County District Attorney David Strouse on Monday spoke at the 33rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rally in the State Capitol, which was hosted by the Crime Victims Alliance of Pennsylvania. “Kinship, Connecting & Healing” was this year’s theme. The following are his remarks: “Good morning. My name is David Strouse. I am the District Attorney of Clinton

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Feb
7, 2025

DAs Burkett and Sanguedolce appointed to new leadership positions

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced the appointment of Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett to the PDAA Executive Committee, which oversees the policies, actions, and operations of the association. Burkett replaces former Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell, who today was sworn in as a county judge. “We welcome Jeff Burkett, an experienced prosecutor, to his new

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Jan
29, 2025

PDAA Lists Top Public Safety Concerns for District Attorneys In Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today called on state lawmakers to help find solutions to several public safety concerns, including adopting a statewide ban on machine gun conversion devices that jeopardize the safety of our communities. In a letter to Governor Josh Shapiro, PDAA President David Strouse, who is the Clinton County District Attorney, and PDAA Executive Director

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Jan
27, 2025

PDAA Announces New Leadership Appointments

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced the appointment of Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton as Secretary-Treasurer of its Executive Committee. Charlton replaces former York County District Attorney David Sunday, who recently was sworn in as Pennsylvania Attorney General. PDAA also appointed Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli as a member of the Executive Committee, which oversees

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Dec
31, 2024

Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday appoints District Attorneys to his Transition Committee

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday recently announced his transition committee, which includes several district attorneys from across Pennsylvania. Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday commented, “In building this transition committee, I wanted to hear from all Pennsylvanians about their experiences with the Attorney General’s office, where it is doing well, and where it can be improved. I’m grateful to these individuals

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Dec
4, 2024

PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan Appointed to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts

HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently appointed PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts, which identifies and addresses elder justice issues, including abuse and neglect. “The Advisory Council exists to identify areas of need and challenges faced by older Pennsylvanians and to improve the ability of Pennsylvania courts to meet those

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Nov
18, 2024

PDAA remembers former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Cumberland County District Attorney Merle L. “Skip” Ebert Jr., who served two tenures as district attorney and 12 years as a county judge. Ebert also served as PDAA President in 2005. “PDAA offers its condolences to the family of former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip

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Aug
5, 2024

National Night Out helps build stronger, safer communities across Pennsylvania

By Kelly Callihan, PDAA Executive Director The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) applauds all of the participants who are working to make “National Night Out” a well-attended and positive event, where law enforcement and prosecutors come together with the communities they serve. Tomorrow, Tuesday August 6, 2024, is National Night Out hosted by the National Association of Town Watch. Each year, thousands

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Jul
30, 2024

PDAA supports federal legislation designed to help hire, train, and retain prosecutors

HARRISBURG – Clinton County District Attorney and PDAA President David Strouse says PDAA supports federal legislation that would offer district attorneys the resources they need to better hire, train, and retain prosecutors who are essential to keeping our communities safe. “Prosecutors are needed to ensure the safety of their communities and seek justice for crime victims,” Strouse said. “However, district attorneys

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