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Career Prosecutor: Newly Retired Prosecutor Dana Cummings On 33 Years In The Baton Rouge DA’s Office
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- Louisiana Unfiltered
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 3196
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Summary
In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down Dana Cummings, a retired lead prosecutor for the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, to discuss her 33-year’s as a career prosecutor. They discuss her early days in the DA’s office, starting in the non-support division before moving into criminal cases, and the long path that led her through different offices and assignments. Timestamps 05:13 Memorable Trials and DNA 16:27 Families, Verdicts, and Justice 30:10 Justice Over Money 33:29 Cases That Never Leave 37:30 Trauma Behind the Photos 46:49 Retirement and What’s Next Local Sponsors for this episode include: Neighbors Federal Credit Union: Another Chance Bail Bonds: Family Worship Center Church Twin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today! Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production: