He joined the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office in 2004 where he was assigned the task of prosecuting homicide and violent offender cases. His earlier experience as one of the original members of the Special Homicide Offender Unit with the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office and his in-depth knowledge of the law prepared him for excellence in his assignment. Thompson has been the lead prosecutor in over 100 criminal jury trials. He has the experience and judgment to work with youthful offenders towards rehabilitation and restitution, while making certain that hardened criminals no longer menace our community. His success in prosecuting criminals, commitment to protecting our community, and strong work ethic have earned him the respect of both fellow prosecutors and defense attorneys. In addition to supervising and training other prosecutors, Thompson has been involved in numerous high profile prosecutions on behalf of the citizens of Caddo Parish. Felton Dorsey, wherein Dorsey was sentenced to death for the burning death of retired fire captain Joe Prock, and State v. Brian Horn, wherein Horn was sentenced to death for the killing of 12 year old Justin Bloxom. Thompson has secured convictions in over 30 murder trials, and his work as lead prosecutor in the Michael Kevin Hailey case was referenced in the book Among Murderers and Madness. Thompson earned a B.A. in Political Science from Louisiana State University in 1996 and a J.D. from Southern University Law Center in 2000. “The office of District Attorney carries great responsibility. I have successfully and effectively met those obligations to the people of Caddo Parish and the State of Louisiana for the past 13 years,” said Thompson. “The law is my life’s work. If I am elected District Attorney, I will strive to keep Caddo Parish safe from violent criminals while continuing to work to make it a better place to live for everyone.”
