Tariq El-Shabazz announces run for district attorney

Monday, February 20, 2017
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Tariq El-Shabazz kicked off his campaign Monday to be Philadelphia's next district attorney.

He's no stranger to the office.
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El-Shabazz served as Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney from 1988 to 1993.

He returned to the DA's office last year, and was the First Assistant District Attorney until his recent resignation.
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El-Shabazz wants to replace District Attorney Seth Williams, who is not seeking a third term amid an FBI investigation into gifts he failed to report and other matters.
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