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Government

Apr. 5, 2014

Obama taps Birotte as federal judge in Central District

President Barack Obama tapped Central District U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. Thursday as his nominee to replace U.S. District Judge Gary A. Feese, who took senior status last month.


By Henry Meier


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - President Barack Obama tapped Central District U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. Thursday as his nominee to replace U.S. District Judge Gary A. Feess, who took senior status last month.


While several candidates had been mentioned in recent weeks, Birotte was thought to be the front-runner. Having served in both the federal public defender's office, in private practice and as the inspec...

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