Jim Hood — Attorney General of Mississippi
As Attorney General of Mississippi, Jim Hood has been an aggressive prosecutor and dedicated public servant who is committed to protecting the citizens of our state and to making Mississippi a safer place to live. Now serving his second term in office, General Hood continues to implement new programs and to expand the successful initiatives begun after his election in 2003.
Passionate champion of children. General Hood has worked tirelessly to prevent children from being abused and exploited, especially by internet predators. His efforts to crack down on child pornographers are a model for other states.
Seasoned prosecutor. General Hood has tried more than 100 jury cases as an assistant attorney general and as a district attorney. As attorney general, he successfully prosecuted Edgar Ray Killen for the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers.
Friend of consumers. After Hurricane Katrina ravaged Mississippi, bringing with it unscrupulous opportunists, General Hood worked to strengthen laws to protect consumers, while prosecuting offenders for home repair fraud, price gouging, identity theft, and financial scams.
Watchdog over corporate wrong-doers. General Hood has placed increased emphasis on protecting the utility ratepayers of Mississippi by ensuring that public utilities operate with the utmost transparency so families and businesses are not overcharged.
Guardian of the Gulf Coast. General Hood is currently working with fellow Coastal Attorneys General to speed relief to Coast residents and business owners as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. He will ensure that Mississippi collects every dime it is owed for the Gulf Coast disaster.
