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Melesa Johnson to be Sworn in as First African-American Jackson County Prosecutor
December 30, 2024— Prosecutor-elect Melesa Johnson will be sworn in as Jackson County Prosecutor on Friday, January 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the Historic Brady Courtroom, Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, Mo. The occasion marks a historic milestone as Johnson is the first African American to hold the position.Johnson’s career spans significant roles in prosecution, l...