Dallas County District Court Judge Amber Givens has abruptly resigned from the bench that she has been presiding over for 11 years.

That's because she has decided to run for one of the highest offices in Dallas County. She made it official at the office of the Dallas County Democratic Party on Thursday, filing paperwork to run for Dallas County District Attorney.

"Let us lead and let us make Dallas County a model for justice once again," said Givens. "Dallas County, let's restore justice together."

The announcement sets up a primary showdown with incumbent DA John Creuzot, whom Givens has accused of being behind what she says is a smear campaign against her that includes an incident in 2021.

That's when the Givens was accused of having her court coordinator hold a proceeding over Zoom

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