Whitman Knapp
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For the comic book character named Whitman Knapp, see Manikin (comics).
Percy Whitman Knapp (February 24, 1909 – June 14, 2004) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Previous to that service, he led a far-reaching investigation into corruption in the New York City Police Department from 1970 to 1972.
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Quick Facts Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ...
Whitman Knapp | |
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Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | |
In office November 23, 1987 – June 14, 2004 | |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | |
In office June 30, 1972 – November 23, 1987 | |
Appointed by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Walter R. Mansfield |
Succeeded by | Robert P. Patterson Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Percy Whitman Knapp (1909-02-24)February 24, 1909 New York City, New York |
Died | June 14, 2004(2004-06-14) (aged 95) New York City, New York |
Education | Yale University (B.A.) Harvard Law School (LL.B.) |
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