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Tara Avants Leaves Behind Legacy of Justice | Waco News
Tara Avants, the powerhouse prosecutor who transformed McLennan County’s child abuse prosecutions, is leaving her post to join the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Waco — taking with her a legacy of justice that includes 50 convictions averaging 48 years, 20 life sentences, and landmark cases like the 150-year sentence for a softball coach and life without parole for a predator who abused multiple children. Her impact extended beyond the courtroom: she trained prosecutors statewide, mentored interns, and earned Baylor Law’s Young Lawyer of the Year Award. As she steps into federal service, veteran…
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