Pennsylvania Attorney General
The Pennsylvania Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On August 15, 2016, then-Attorney General Kathleen Kane was convicted of criminal charges. Bruce Castor assumed the office as Acting Attorney General. Governor Tom Wolf nominated Bruce Beemer to serve out the remaining balance of Kane’s term which expired in January 2017. Democrat Josh Shapiro succeeded Beemer.
About Pennsylvania Attorney General in brief
The Pennsylvania Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1980. On August 15, 2016, then-Attorney General Kathleen Kane was convicted of criminal charges, including conspiracy, perjury, and obstruction of justice. Bruce Castor assumed the office as Acting Attorney General.
Governor Tom Wolf nominated Bruce Beemer to serve out the remaining balance of Kane’s term which expired in January 2017 in which Democrat Josh Shapiro succeeded Beemer. The Attorney General also serves as a member of the Board of Pardons and the joint Committee on Documents.
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