LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —

Quincy Jones today announced his endorsement of Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers for District Attorney of Los Angeles County.  The recipient of 27 Grammy Awards and a record 79 Grammy nominations stated:

“Danette Meyers‘
credentials as an accomplished trial lawyer and veteran criminal
prosecutor are without question.  But what makes Danette unique is she
understands that the justice system extends beyond the criminal side.
 Throughout her 25 year career she has spent her own time outside the District Attorney’s office
to ensure that the entire justice system is working.  Danette’s broader
community perspective is key to the effective pursuit of justice. I
wholeheartedly endorse Danette Meyers as the next District Attorney of Los Angeles County.”

Quincy Jones‘
career as a conductor, musical arranger, film composer and producer has
spanned over six decades.  In 1964 he arranged and conducted Frank Sinatra‘s It Might as Well Be Swing.
 That same year while at Mercury Records he became the first African
American Vice President of a record company. He has written over 33
motion picture scores and produced the highest selling album of all
time, Michael Jackson‘s Thriller.  

As a social activist, Quincy Jones has been involved in numerous projects. He produced “We are the World” in 1985 which raised over $63 million for humanitarian causes.  His other involvements include the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation,
a nonprofit that connects youth with education, music, technology and
culture including intercultural exchange between underprivileged youths
from Los Angeles and South Africa.  In 2004 he launched the We Are The Future
initiative which has established municipal child centers in several
countries where youth are trained to run child-based programs in health,
nutrition, technology, sports and arts.

Danette Meyers stated, “Quincy Jones‘
many social and professional accomplishments  continue to inspire me to
always perform at the top of my profession. Throughout his career, Quincy Jones
has stood for honesty and integrity.  He has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to helping the less fortunate and energized others to
participate in the fight against poverty and injustice. The
international success of ‘We are the World’ highlighted gross
disparities in living conditions and the lack of basic human necessities
that so many continue to face.

“The world will never forget the enormous contributions of Quincy Jones
to the arts and his courageous struggle for equality.  His trust in my
vision of ‘Smart Justice’ will help me to bring true reform to the
justice system in Los Angeles County and I am honored by his endorsement of my candidacy for District Attorney.”

Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers, a Los Angeles
native and  25 year veteran prosecutor has already received numerous
endorsements from a diverse group of distinguished individuals.  She is
considered a top contender in the June 2012 primary.

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