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James E. O'Neil

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James E. O'Neil is an American lawyer and politician who served as Attorney General of Rhode Island from 1987 to 1993.[1][2] Prior to his election as Attorney General, he worked as a federal prosecutor.[3] In 2023, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "James O'Neil". politifact.com. PolitiFact. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "An unanimous and unprecedented decision". United Press International. November 11, 1986. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "Rhode Island Inquiry Faces Top Prosecutor". New York Times. Associated Press. November 11, 1986. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame". GoLocalProv. January 19, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Rhode Island
1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994
Succeeded by
Sara M. Quinn