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Gesell Tackles Watergate Era Controversies On Bench
Judge Gerhard A. Gesell, 63, known for liberal civil libertarian rulings, has repeatedly challenged government and Congress. His actions span abortion law, arrest record distribution, pretrial publicity, and a Pentagon study leak, earning him a reputation for sharp wit and bold, principled decisions. He was born 1910 in Los Angeles, educated at Yale, and sits on the federal bench since 1967.
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