Prosecutor Holland, Who Compared a Black Teen to a Dog, Runs for Judge

ProPublica found that prosecutor Chris Holland compared a Black 16-year-old to a dog. Investigators also documented that he withheld exculpatory evidence in multiple death-penalty cases. Despite those findings, Holland is now running for a judgeship and is the de facto frontrunner in the race. If elected, he would have lifetime authority over criminal sentencing and appeals, raising stark questions about fairness and public trust in the justice system.