who is jeff rosen district attorney

Why is Jeff Rosen running for district attorney again?

Incumbent District Attorney Jeff Rosen is running for another term because he believes people in Santa Clara County approve of his balanced approach as a prosecutor. Rosen, 54, graduated from UCLA for his undergraduate degree before getting a law degree at UC Berkeley.

Who is Jeff Rosen?

Explore DA Jeff Rosen’s journey from tough prosecutor to a nationally respected criminal justice reformer.

Who is Trump's Deputy Attorney General Josh Rosen?

Attorney General William Barr had urged Trump to choose Rosen as his deputy. Rosen was sworn in on May 22, 2019. The Wall Street Journal described Rosen as having "kept a relatively low profile both within the department and in public."

Who is Judge Jack Rosen?

In 2008, President Bush nominated Rosen to become a federal judge in Washington DC. The American Bar Association reported to then-Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Patrick Leahy that their evaluation had unanimously given Rosen their highest rating.

Who is the Santa Clara County District Attorney?

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is a nationally-recognized leader in criminal justice reform, including: jail population reduction, diversion programs for non-violent offenders, expungements for low level drug crimes, prison reform, and the highest ethical prosecution standards – all while keeping crime at its lowest rate in decades and vigorously and successfully prosecuting murderers, rapists, gangsters, child molesters, polluters and fraudsters.

Who sponsored and lobbied for the passage of nationally recognized legislation that gives prosecutors the authority to recall prison sentences?

Mr. Rosen sponsored and lobbied for the passage of nationally recognized legislation that gives prosecutors the authority to recall prison sentences that are far too long and recommend that a judge reduce the sentences and release the rehabilitated inmates in the interests of justice.​

Who is Rosen investigating?

In late 2019, Rosen stalled a probe of former Department of Interior head Ryan Zinke. Federal prosecutors proposed to move forward with possible criminal charges against Zinke over his involvement in blocking two Native American tribes from operating a casino near a MGM Resorts International gambling facility. In doing so, Rosen also prevented the Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General from making a report about the casino deal public.

Who replaced Rosen in the 2016 election?

In early January, Clark reportedly met with Trump and suggested that he replace Rosen with Clark himself, who would then promote Trump’s allegations of election fraud. Trump decided against removing Rosen only after learning that all the other Justice Department senior officials would resign if he did.

When did Rosen join Kirkland and Ellis?

Rosen joined Kirkland & Ellis in 1982. He left the firm in 2003 and began working for the U.S. government.

Who is the deputy secretary of transportation?

On May 16, 2017, Rosen was confirmed as United States Deputy Secretary of Transportation by a 56–42 vote. There, he served under Secretary Elaine Chao.

What awards did Rosen receive?

Rosen has received numerous awards, including: the Justice Award from the Northern California Innocence Project, the Wester Sweet Award for Legal Activism from the NAACP, the Unity Award from the Minority Bar Coalition, special recognition as a founding member of the National Asian and Pacific Islanders Prosecutors’ Association, the Guardian Award from Freedom House for anti-human trafficking leadership, the Pacific Institute’s Iftar Speaker’s Series , and the Human Rights and Justice Award from the National Council of Jewish Women.

Who is the Santa Clara County District Attorney?

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is a nationally-recognized leader in criminal justice reform, including: jail population reduction, diversion programs for non-violent offenders, expungements for low level drug crimes, prison reform, and the highest ethical prosecution standards – all while keeping crime at its lowest in decades and vigorously and successfully prosecuting murderers, rapists, gangsters, child molesters, polluters and fraudsters.

When was Rosen elected?

He was first elected in 2010 when he unseated his boss, one-term incumbent Dolores Carr. Rosen has since ran unopposed both in 2014 and 2018. Before Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Assemblyman Rob Bonta as his pick to replace Xavier Becerra as state attorney general, Rosen’s name was bandied around for the position.

Who is the critic of Rosen?

Khan, a San Jose native, has been a vocal critic of Rosen, lambasting him for his refusal to stop trying 14- and 15-year-olds accused of serious crimes as adults and his record for what Khan said is the punitive treatment of Black, Indigenous and people of color in the justice system.

Has Rosen been challenged for reelection?

While Khan said he’s mulling the decision, local progressive advocates are pushing him to take on the longtime prosecutor. Rosen has never been challenged for re-election during his 10-year political career.

When is the district attorney seat up for election?

The district attorney seat will be up for election in June 2022. Rosen is the only official candidate so far for the position.

Did Khan and Rosen feud?

Khan and Rosen have publicly feuded in the past. In June 2020, Khan, in a now-deleted blog post, blamed prosecutors, including Rosen, along with police, for disproportionately arresting and prosecuting Black and Latino people at a far higher rate than other racial groups.