Scott Colom was elected a district attorney in Mississippi in 2015, defeating an incumbent who had held the office since 1989. As district attorney, he was known as a hands-on prosecutor with a high conviction rate. He also created programs meant to help first-time offenders avoid prison. His office provided help for people with substance use issues and counseling services for victims of violent crime. In addition, Colom’s office worked with the Innocence Project to investigate possible wrongful convictions.
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