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Biography
Nottingham was raised in Eagle County, Colorado. He received a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1969, and a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1972. Prior to his appointment, Nottingham was a local coordinator for Bush's 1988 presidential campaign. From 1972 to 1973 he was a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Before becoming a judge, he spent a decade and a half in private practice, interrupted by a two year stint as an Assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Colorado.
Nottingham was nominated to the court by President George H.W. Bush on October 20, 1989. After a brief delay brought on by Senate efforts to block some Bush appointees, Nottingham was confirmed on November 24, 1989. He became chief judge through seniority. One of the more high-profile trials which Nottingham oversaw was that of former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio for insider trading.
He had presided over high-profile and complex cases, including those dealing with prisoner rights, employment law and the environment. He had a reputation for judicial efficiency, and his docket was considered up-to-date. He was referred to as "one of the best legal minds on the bench."
Criticism
Nottingham drew controversy over several incidents in 2007-2008, when it was revealed that the judge "spent $3,000 on strippers in one night and got into an argument with a woman in a wheelchair because she said he illegally parked in a handicapped spot. Nottingham allegedly threatened to call the U.S. Marshals to deal with the handicapped woman.
The Associated Press reported that Nottingham was "under review by an appeals court over a complaint citing news media reports that he allegedly viewed adult Web sites on his government computer in his chambers".
Following these reports U.S. Senator Ken Salazar of Colorado called for the impeachment of Judge Nottingham, stating that no one should be above the law. Salazar's position was echoed by John Andrews, a Republican former President of the Colorado Senate.
Nottingham's resignation amid inquiry
The 10th Circuit launched an inquiry of multiple complaints of misconduct and voluminous documentation. Nottingham resigned on October 21, 2008 without resolution of some of the complaints.
References
- ^ Berny Morson "Judge Nottingham quits amid inquiry" Rocky Mountain News 10/21/08.
- Public Papers of the Presidents, White House Press Release, October 20, 1989.
- "Confirmation Vote Ends Controversy", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 24, 1989, 7-A.
- ^ Law.com--"Federal Judge Resigns Amid Investigation, 22 October 2008
- "Nottingham: A thoughtful judge and an exacting jurist", The Denver Post, 21 October 2008 http://www.denverpost.com/ci_10780028?source=rss
- http://www.denverpost.com/ci_10780028?source=rss
- The Associated Press.," Sen. Salazar Concerned About Judge's Conduct", Mar 29, 2008, http://cbs4denver.com/local/Edward.Nottingham.federal.2.687693.html
- Felisa Cardona, "Imperious & impartial Embattled Chief U.S. District Judge Edward W. Nottingham is being viewed from both sides now", The Denver Post, April 1, 2008, A-01.
- The Associated Press.," Sen. Salazar Concerned About Judge's Conduct", Mar 29, 2008, http://cbs4denver.com/local/Edward.Nottingham.federal.2.687693.html
- John Andrews, Impeach Judge Nottingham, April 5, 2008.
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