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Karl Spillman Forester

Born 5/2/1940 · Died 3/29/2014

Judicial Career

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Biography

Karl Spillman Forester

Karl Spillman Forester (May 2, 1940 – March 29, 2014) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky .

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Education and career

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Born in Harlan , Kentucky , Forester received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky in 1962 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1966. He was in private practice in Harlan from 1966 to 1988.

Federal judicial service

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Forester was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1988, to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky , to a new seat authorized by 71 Stat. 586 following the certification of Green Wix Unthank as disabled. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 26, 1988, and received commission on July 27, 1988. He served as Chief Judge from 2001 to 2005. He assumed senior status on May 2, 2005. His service terminated on March 29, 2014, due to death.

Death

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Forester died on March 29, 2014, in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 73.

References

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  1. Biographical Directory of the Federal Judiciary . Bernan Press. 14 August 2017. ISBN   – via Google Books.
 ["Forester, Karl Spillman - Federal Judicial Center"](https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/forester-karl-spillman)
. _www.fjc.gov_.
  1. "Karl Forester, federal judge in Kentucky since 1988, dies at age 73" . kentucky.

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