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Sterling Johnson Jr.
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | |
| In office June 1, 2003 – October 10, 2022 |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | |
| In office July 2, 1991 – June 1, 2003 |
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| Appointed by | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Sandra L. Townes |
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| Born | May 14, 1934 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 2022 (aged 88) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Brooklyn College (BA) Brooklyn Law School (LLB) |
Sterling Johnson Jr. (born May 14, 1934 – died October 10, 2022) was an important judge in the United States. He served as a federal judge for the Eastern District of New York. Before becoming a judge in 1991, Mr. Johnson worked as a lawyer for 25 years. He focused on enforcing drug laws and handling many legal cases.
He also helped lead a team of lawyers in New York City. They worked on over 7,000 criminal cases. Mr. Johnson also shared his knowledge by speaking at many universities and law schools around the world.
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Early Life and Education
Sterling Johnson Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York City. He earned his first college degree, a Bachelor of Arts, from Brooklyn College in 1963. Later, he went on to study law. He received his law degree, a Bachelor of Laws, from Brooklyn Law School in 1966.
Before his legal career, Mr. Johnson served his country. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1955.
Career as a Public Servant
Mr. Johnson had a long career in public service. He started as a police officer for the New York City Police Department. He served in this role from 1956 to 1967. After that, he became an Assistant United States Attorney. He worked in this position from 1967 to 1970.
He then became the executive director of the Civilian Complaint Review Board. This board helps review complaints about the New York City Police Department. He held this role from 1970 to 1974. From 1974 to 1975, he worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He also served as a Commissioner for the United States Sentencing Commission from 1999 to 2003.
Becoming a Federal Judge
Sterling Johnson Jr. was chosen to be a federal judge by President George H. W. Bush. He was nominated on May 17, 1991. He was to fill a judge's seat that had become open. The United States Senate approved his nomination on June 27, 1991.
He officially became a judge on July 2, 1991. He served as a judge for many years. On June 1, 2003, he took on a special role called "senior status." This means he continued to work but with a reduced caseload. Judge Johnson passed away on October 10, 2022, at the age of 88.
Community Involvement
Beyond his work in the legal system, Judge Johnson was active in his community. He was one of the people who helped start NOBLE. This is a national group for African American police officers.
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