PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Republican defense lawyer Erik Wallin
says he plans to run for Rhode Island attorney general.

The South Kingstown resident and former state prosecutor, who
created a campaign fundraising committee in February, ended
speculation about his plans Wednesday when he filed an updated notice of organization form with the state Board of Elections.

The 39-year-old Wallin tells The Providence Journal his goals
are to lead an attorney general's office that is more aggressive in fighting public corruption and more hands-on in helping cities and towns deal with sex offenders and gang violence.

So far, one Democrat has announced his intention to run.

Current attorney general Patrick Lynch cannot run because of
term limits.

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