Theodore R. Newman Jr.
American judge (1934–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Theodore R. Newman Jr. (July 5, 1934 – January 6, 2023) was an American judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He served as the first black chief judge of the court.
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Theodore R. Newman Jr. | |
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Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
In office 1991–2016 | |
Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
In office October 26, 1976 – October 2, 1984 | |
Preceded by | Gerard D. Reilly |
Succeeded by | William C. Pryor |
Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals | |
In office 1976–1991[1] | |
Nominated by | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Gerard D. Reilly |
Succeeded by | Warren R. King |
Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia | |
In office 1970–1976 | |
Nominated by | Richard Nixon |
Succeeded by | Gladys Kessler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1934-07-05)July 5, 1934[2] Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | January 6, 2023(2023-01-06) (aged 88) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Spouse | Constance B. Newman (Divorced)[3][4] |
Alma mater | Brown University (BA) Harvard Law School (JD) |
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