Henry Names Ross DA In Pontotoc County

Governor Brad Henry today announced the appointment of First Assistant District Attorney Chris L. Ross as district attorney for the 22nd District, which encompasses Pontotoc County. He succeeds William Peterson, who is resigning effective January 1st.

Henry praised Ross, 50, calling him an ideal choice for the position: “Chris Ross will be an excellent district attorney,” Henry said. “He is a talented prosecutor of consummate professionalism, integrity and experience.”

Ross has been with the prosecutor's office since 1983. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma in 1979, Ross earned his law degree from the OU College of Law in 1982. He is married and has two children.

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