Charles Perkins | |
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| New York County District Attorney | |
| In office 1915–1915 | |
| Preceded by | Charles S. Whitman |
| Succeeded by | Edward Swann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Albert Perkins January 26, 1869 Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | January 16, 1930 (aged 60) Suffern, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Miriam Nancy Shelton Rogers |
| Children | Albert Perkins |
| Parent(s) | Albert C. and Caroline Perkins |
| Education | Adelphi Academy |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
| Occupation | Lawyer and reformer |
| Known for | New York District Attorney who prosecuted underworld figures prior to and during Labor Slugger War; later special prosecutor for City Trust case in 1928–29. |
Charles Albert Perkins (January 26, 1869 – January 16, 1930) was an American lawyer and reformer who was New York County District Attorney in 1915. While with the District Attorney's office, Perkins prosecuted many of the city's gang leaders, labor racketeers and other underworld figures during the early 20th century. He also served as special prosecutor for several major state investigations into corruption most notably the City Trust cases of 1928–29.