Justice is HARD work.
Justice is HEART work.
GENERAL ELECTION
Vote Early
Oct. 22 through Nov. 2
Election Day
Tuesday, November 6
The human impact of justice reform
"I remember the first time I saw John Creuzot on the
bench in DIVERT Court. I knew very little about DIVERT. The coordinator told me to come to court and observe
the process. "The Judge" (my term of endearment) called a few participants to the bench. I remember how their
heads hung and they avoided eye contact with Judge Creuzot. The Judge leaned forward and looked at each of
them. In retrospect, I don’t remember exactly what he said. I do remember what he exuded. What was obvious was
his compassion, care, and belief. Today, I know those participants’ body language was the weight and shame of
alcohol and drug addiction. I recall the first time that I stood before the Judge. The first time I felt the
Judge’s compassion, care, and belief, I cried. That was the moment the seed of hope was planted. John Creuzot’s
dedication to provide a justice system that is rehabilitative versus punitive allowed me to find that hope
within myself. Once, I was told that a true leader sees the strength of character within those around them and
provides opportunities for them to see those same strengths within themselves. I believe John Creuzot is a true
leader. I am living proof."
Ruby Bouie Johnson
DIVERT Program Graduate
"In 1981, I was arrested and convicted and sentenced to
life in prison for a crime I did not commit. I sat in prison for 27 long years. When I first asked for a DNA
test, Judge John Creuzot granted the request. Unfortunately, DNA science had not progressed enough to get a
result. Many years later when the technology was improved, Judge John Creuzot found my file and ordered another
test. It proved that I was innocent. If not for Judge Creuzot, I would have spent more years in the
penitentiary. Judge Creuzot saved my life and the lives of many others. Please join me and other exonerees in
supporting John Creuzot for District Attorney."
Charles Chatman
Dallas County Exoneree
"Several years ago, I was lost in my addiction. My
salvation came when I was arrested and my cases landed in Judge John Creuzot's court. Instead of sending me to
prison, he sent me to treatment. He also taught me to love and trust myself again. Because of Judge Creuzot, I
earned back my profession and career. I credit Judge Creuzot with saving my life."
Dr. Stephanie Bassin