David Katz (Ohio)
David A. Katz was afederal judge on theUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He first joined the court in 1994 after being nominated by PresidentBill Clinton and served onsenior status from January 1, 1995, until his death on July 26, 2016.[1]
Early life and education
A native ofToledo, Ohio, Katz graduated from The Ohio State University with his bachelor's andJ.D. degrees in 1955 and 1957 respectively.[1]
Professional career
- 1957-1994: Private practice,Toledo, Ohio[1]
Judicial nominations and appointments
Northern District of Ohio
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: David A. Katz |
| Court:United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 56 days after nomination. |
 ANominated: August 12, 1994 |
| AABA Rating:Substantial Majority Not Qualified, Minority Qualified |
| Questionnaire: |
| AHearing: September 28, 1994 |
| QFRs:(Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| AReported: October 5, 1994 |
| AConfirmed: October 7, 1994 |
| AVote: Voice vote |
Katz was nominated by PresidentBill Clinton on August 12, 1994, to a seat on theUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio vacated by JudgeAlvin Krenzler, who retired from judicial service. TheAmerican Bar Association rated KatzSubstantial Majority Not Qualified, Minority Qualified for the nomination.[2] Hearings on Katz's nomination were held before theUnited States Senate Committee on the Judiciary on September 28, 1994, and his nomination was reported by then-U.S. Sen.Joseph Biden (D-Del.) on October 5, 1994. Katz was confirmed by a voice vote of theU.S. Senate on October 7, 1994, and he received his commission on October 11, 1994. Katz assumedsenior status on the court on January 1, 2005, and he served as a senior judge until his death on July 26, 2016.[1][3] He was succeeded on the district court by JudgeJack Zouhary.
Noteworthy cases
Sheriff not guilty in jailhouse death (2010)
- See also:United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (United States, v. John E. Gray, et al., 3:09-cr-182-1)
- See also:United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (United States, v. John E. Gray, et al., 3:09-cr-182-1)
Judge Katz was the presiding judge in a case against Lucas County Sheriff James Telb and three other correctional officers. In April of 2009, the four were charged for their alleged roles in causing and covering up the death of inmate Carlton Benton in Lucas County Jail. Benton, who died in custody in 2004, was awaiting trial on two murder charges.[4]
According to the indictment, Deputy Sheriff John E. Gray applied a choke-hold that caused Benton's death. Sheriff Telb was charged with making false statements to federal investigators and attempting to cover-up a crime.[4]
The three other correctional officers were charged with deprivation of rights while acting in their official capacity, along with falsifying documents.[4]
In December of 2010, Sheriff Telb was found not guilty on all charges, along with another co-defendant. Two others, John E. Gray and Sheriff's Deputy Jay Schmeltz were found guilty of falsifying documents, and Gray was additionally guilty of a civil rights violation for not getting Benton medical help after the sleeper hold was applied.[5]
See also
- United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
External links
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.11.21.3Federal Judicial Center, "Biographical directory of federal judges," accessed July 28, 2016
- ↑American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 103rd Congress," accessed July 28, 2016
- ↑United States Congress, "PN 1649 - David A. Katz - The Judiciary," accessed July 28, 2016
- ↑4.04.14.2The Toledo Blade, "Federal judge hears arguments in case involving Lucas County inmate's death," March 22, 2010
- ↑WNWO-TV, "Sheriff Telb not guilty on all counts," December 3, 2010
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Alvin Krenzler | Northern District of Ohio 1994–2005 Seat #2 | Succeeded by: Jack Zouhary |
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Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court:Northern District of Ohio,Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court:Northern District of Ohio,Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court•Ohio District Courts of Appeal•Ohio Courts of Common Pleas•Ohio County Courts•Ohio Municipal Courts•Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio •Ohio judicial elections •Judicial selection in Ohio
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