Janet Reno
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19386.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Janet Reno was the first woman to serve as United States Attorney General, holding the position from 1993 to 2001. She was involved in the significant legal decision regarding Elián González's custody, ultimately supporting the return of Elián to his father in Cuba, a decision that was met with considerable political and social controversy.
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Then-U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno signed off on a plan to publish the Unabomber manifesto.
Unabomber case set precedent for Nancy Guthrie ransom note release, expert saysUnited States· 2026-08-03
Janet Reno was the attorney general who directed a new look into the investigation of Martin Luther King Jr's assassination.
Trump officials release FBI records on MLK Jr despite his family’s opposition | Martin Luther King
United Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Janet Reno was the Attorney General who directed a new look into the investigation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
Trump administration released FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s oppositionUnited States· 2025-07-21
Janet Reno was the Attorney General who directed a new look into the investigation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
FBI records on MLK Jr. released by Trump administration despite King family opposition
Canada· 2025-07-21
Janet Reno was the Attorney General who supported the decision to grant custody of Elián González to his father.
25 años de la disputa por destino del "balserito" Elián González
Venezuela· 2025-06-28
