Seth Williams | |
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_(1).jpg) Williams in 2016 | |
| 24th District Attorney of Philadelphia | |
| In office January 4, 2010 – July 24, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Lynne Abraham |
| Succeeded by | Kelley B. Hodge (Interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1967 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Law Center Pennsylvania State University |
| Website | Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia |
| Criminal status | Released in April 2020 |
Rufus Seth Williams (born January 2, 1967) is a former district attorney of the city of Philadelphia. He began his term January 4, 2010. He formerly served as an assistant district attorney. Williams was the first African-American district attorney in Philadelphia and in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.[1] On March 21, 2017, Williams was indicted on 23 counts of bribery, extortion, and fraud.[2] His trial began June 19, 2017.[3] He resigned and pleaded guilty to one charge on June 29, 2017.[4]
- ^ Miriam Hill (January 4, 2010). "Seth Williams becomes D.A., makes Philadelphia history". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on January 7, 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
- ^ "Philadelphia District Attorney Rufus Seth Williams Indicted On Bribery And Extortion Charges". 21 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "Philly DA Seth Williams' trial moved to June". 12 May 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ "Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams pleads guilty in his federal corruption trial". 29 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.