R. Seth Williams
Seth Williams | |
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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. On March 21, 2017, Williams was indicted on 23 counts of bribery, extortion, and fraud. His trial began June 19, 2017. He resigned and pleaded guilty to one charge on June 29, 2017.