Attacker Targeted Prosecutor He Once Prosecuted | Fresno News

A Fresno deputy district attorney was violently attacked outside the courthouse — a targeted assault by Dustin Crawford, the man he once prosecuted in a 2016 stabbing case. Released early from a 2020 sentence, Crawford now faces renewed scrutiny as prosecutors and sheriffs blame lenient laws and political interference in the justice system. Both officials are pushing for stronger accountability, better collaboration between law enforcement and lawmakers, and expanded concealed carry permits for county workers — all in the wake of this shocking, potentially preventable attack. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/baafb20c9a0d7492