Four Democratic AG candidates’ records go on trial in first TV debate

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 1,717

Last Updated: 5 days, 11 hours ago

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Most states have district attorneys to prosecute the highest crimes that happen in their jurisdictions — but not Rhode Island.

Instead, felony prosecutions are the duty of the state’s attorney general, an office not quite judge, jury and executioner but one which holds more power than in other states. And with that power, as the saying goes, comes more responsibility.

Rhode Island’s four Democratic candidates for attorney general — State Reps. Jason Knight of …

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