Linda A Fairstein

Linda A. Fairstein is an American author and former prosecutor who served as chief of the Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office from 1976 to 2002, overseeing high-profile cases like the Central Park Jogger and Preppie Murder.[1][3][4] She pioneered the use of DNA evidence in sexual assault investigations and advocated for victims' rights through legislative reforms and nonprofit work.[2][4][5] Transitioning to writing, she authored the nonfiction book *Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape* and a bestselling crime fiction series featuring detective Alex Cooper.[1][6]