politics1 month ago
Djuna Perkins Wins Norfolk DA Primary Amidst High-Profile Controversies
Djuna Perkins secured the Democratic nomination for Norfolk County District Attorney, defeating Adam Deitch in a primary marked by intense scrutiny over the office’s handling of high-profile cases. Perkins, a former prosecutor, will face independent candidate Joe Pagliarulo in November. The race followed years of criticism regarding the Karen Read and Sandra Birchmore investigations, with outgoing DA Michael Morrissey stepping down after serving since 2010.