John Reed Walters is a politician and an attorney from Louisiana.
He was elected to a six-year term against Dan B. Cornett, another Democrat,[1] and took office in early 1991.
Walters's actions in prosecuting this case were upheld after a thorough investigation prompted by the allegations of Jena Six supporters.
Walters was later lauded for the integrity and the professionalism shown by him and the LaSalle Parish District Attorney's Office during the investigation and public scrutiny.
[citation needed] Walters is famously known for writing an op-ed article, where he defended his position, in the New York Times newspaper.