Jack Campbell (politician)
Jack Campbell | |
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| State Attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Willie Meggs |
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| Born | John Emmett Campbell 1972 or 1973 (age 52–53)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Florida State University (BA) Samford University (JD) |
John Emmett Campbell (born 1972 or 1973) is an American prosecutor and politician who has served as State Attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Campbell earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State University.[2] He graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2001.[3]
Career
Campbell was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2002.[3] Prior to his election, he served as a special assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida, as an assistant state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit, and as the chief felony trial attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit Court.[1]
On November 8, 2016, Campbell was elected state attorney of the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida, succeeding Willie Meggs.[4][5][6] He was re-elected unopposed in 2020 and 2024.[7][8]
Campbell is seeking the death penalty for the alleged perpetrator of the 2025 Florida State University shooting.[9]
Hope Florida scandal
On May 20, 2025, Campbell opened a criminal investigation into accusations of money laundering and wire fraud allegedly committed by Governor Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis, and James Uthmeier.[10][11] In an statement to the press, Campbell said: "As for (an) investigation, the only source of information I have received is from members of the press," and "The Florida Legislature has many good lawyers including some former prosecutors. I am sure they would refer any evidence of crimes to me if they found them."[12]
Personal life
Campbell lives in Leon County, Florida.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Complete coverage of the State Attorney race". Tallahassee Democrat. August 9, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Etters, Karl (November 16, 2017). "For State Attorney Jack Campbell, FSU pledge's death has echoes of the past". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c "John Emmett Campbell". Florida Bar. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Lisch, Erin (January 6, 2017). "Jack Campbell sworn in as State Attorney". WCTV. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ "Florida 2nd Circuit State Attorney Results: Jack Campbell Leads". The New York Times. November 6, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ "Jack Campbell". Office of the State Attorney. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ "Jack Campbell". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Burlew, Jeff (April 26, 2024). "State Attorney Campbell, Public Defender Yeary, 6 judges make 2024 ballot with no opposition". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Murphey, Jacob (May 15, 2025). "State attorney plans to seek death penalty for suspected FSU campus shooter". WCTV. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Mower, Lawrence; Garcia, Justin; Glorioso, Alexandra (May 20, 2025). "Criminal investigation launched related to Hope Florida, prosecutors say". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Payne, Kate (May 20, 2025). "Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope Florida Foundation". Associated Press. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Bridges, C. A.; Rohrer, Gray; Little, Jim (May 21, 2025). "What is Hope Florida? Why Casey DeSantis-connected charity is reportedly under investigation". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 4, 2025.