attorney general
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That case ground on for nearly a decade and ended with no admission of wrongdoing, though the settlement required the attorney general to pay $300,000 in restitution and undergo legal ethics training.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
At the time, Todd Blanche still headed the office, before assuming the role of acting attorney general in April.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
“I’m against voter suppression. I’m against anything that would try to limit a Californian’s right to vote,” said Becerra, who formerly served as California’s attorney general.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
US media outlets report Becerra, who also previously served as California's attorney general, would be one of two candidates moving forward after the Tuesday primary election.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
March 5: A. Mitchell Palmer becomes attorney general of the United States.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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