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AG Jackley names new Chief Deputy to fill vacancy

Brent Kempema fills vacancy created by Mark Barnett's retirement

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Jan 05, 2024
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An 11-year veteran of the Attorney General’s office will take over as the second in command under AG Jackley.

Brent Kempema, who previously served as the Criminal Litigation Division Director, will move up to become the department’s Chief Deputy. That spot became vacant after Mark Barnett, a former Attorney General himself, retired from it las…

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