Tarrant, Dallas DAs Take Different Approaches in Prosecuting Abortion Cases

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Tarrant, Dallas DAs take different tacks on prosecuting future violations of Texas abortion law

, the district attorneys in Dallas and Tarrant counties issued differing statements on how they plan to approach prosecuting any future violations of Texas law.

Outgoing Tarrant County DA Sharen Wilson issued a statement saying they don't choose which laws to follow and that they will follow state law. "My oath and that of everyone in my office is to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States and Texas. Prosecutors do not make the law -- we follow it. We followed Roe v. Wade when it was the law and we will follow Texas state law now," Wilson said.

"Every case presented to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office will be reviewed. If the facts warrant prosecution, then the case will be presented to a grand jury for consideration. As prosecutors, we always know that our primary duty under law is not to convict, but to see that justice is done, Art. 2.01, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

 

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Creuzot has always liked to pick and choose which laws his office will prosecute. Take thefts, for example. You can steal up to $750 worth of goods and he won't touch it unless it can be proven it was for 'economic gain'.

I am for Dallas.

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