David R. Thompson (Federal judge)
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David R. Thompson (1930 - 2011) was a federal appeals judge with the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in San Francisco. He joined the court in 1985 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan and passed away on February 19, 2011.[1]
Early life and education
Born in San Diego, California, Thompson graduated from The University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1952 and attended University of Southern California Law School with his bachelor's in laws degree, LL.B, in 1955.[2]
Career
From 1955 to 1957, Thompson served in the United States Navy. Thompson spent his entire pre-judicial legal career as a private practice attorney in the State of California from 1957 to 1985.[2]
Federal judicial career
On the recommendation of U.S. Senator Pete Wilson, Thompson was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit by President Ronald Reagan on October 7, 1985 to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333, which was approved by Congress. Thompson was confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1985 on a Senate vote and received commission on December 17, 1985. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1998 and served the court in that capacity until his death on February 19, 2011.[2]
Noteworthy cases
Former Fairbanks mayor corruption case (2009)
- See also: United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (Unites States, v. James C. Hayes, 4:07-cr-00005-JWS-2)
- See also: United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (Unites States, v. James C. Hayes, 4:07-cr-00005-JWS-2)
Judge Thompson was on a three judge panel that denied the second hearing request of former Fairbanks, Alaska Mayor Jim Hayes who was convicted in 2008 for helping his wife steal money from social service agencies.
Attorneys for Hayes argued that District of Alaska judge John Sedwick's failure to allow testimony from the Mayor's wife prejudiced his case, as her testimony would have affected the outcome of the trial. Judge Thompson along with judges Joseph Farris and Johnnie Rawlinson voted against the re-hearing request.[3]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. Courts for the Ninth Circuit, Press Release: "Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Mourns Death of Senior Judge David R. Thompson," February 21, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Judge Thompson's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- ↑ "Newsminer" Judges reject former Fairbanks Mayor Jim Hayes’ second hearing request, September 24, 2009 (dead link)
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| 1981 |
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| 1982 |
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| 1983 |
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| 1984 |
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| 1985 |
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| 1986 |
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| 1987 |
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| 1988 |
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