Ashley Sowls was appointed and sworn in as the first African American prosecutor for St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Sowls, a graduate of the Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, N.C. is an experienced prosecutor specializing in special victims’ cases, previously prosecuting in Charles, Calvert and Prince George’s counties. When announcing the appointment, State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling said, “I am confident Ashley will make an immediate positive impact to our County and this office. Ashley’s breadth and depth of knowledge and her compassion for crime victims will serve the people of St. Mary’s County very well.” “I am honored to be a part of this historic moment. I never would have imagined that I would be making history by just doing the thing that I love, and I pray my appointment as the first African American prosecutor encourages others to step into new spaces. I also hope it encourages those already occupying those spaces to make room for change and growth as State’s Attorney Sterling has made for me; she’s such a trailblazer. I admire her as a person and I am honored to be serving the residents of St. Mary’s County under her leadership,” said Sowls. […]
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