Pa. Attorney General's Office To Prosecute Case Against Somerset County DA
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
SOMERSET COUNTY (KDKA) -- The state Attorney General's Office will prosecute the case against the Somerset County District Attorney.
Jeffrey Thomas faces several charges, including rape.
A woman in Windber alleges that he assaulted her in her home last month.
After a hearing on Friday, his lawyer said Thomas denies any wrongdoing.
Our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report that Thomas is taking a leave of absence in response to the charges but will not be resigning.