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Kevin Ritz: Eagle Scout, rock band lead singer and now United States Attorney

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 02, 2023 11:53 AM CT | Published: January 02, 2023 4:00 AM CT

After 17 years as an assistant U.S. Attorney here, Memphis native Kevin Ritz now has the top job. He is more than prepared, but it is also a different challenge: “It’s hard to be in this chair. But you put the facts and the law together, and you do the right thing.” 

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United States Attorney Kevin Ritz Ed Stanton Mike Ritz Ted Horrell Mike Cody Julia Gibbons Subscriber Only

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Don Wade

Don Wade

Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.

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