Statement of United States Attorney Moore Capito on the Death of Senior U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Moore Capito issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senior U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr.:

"Senior U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr., was the best of us. His wisdom, his intellect, his compassion, his indefatigable spirit, and his commitment to justice were renowned. He truly embodied the ideal jurist, and what a blessing that his tenure on the bench proved so enduring. My heart goes out to Camille, their sons and family. I join with all West Virginians in mourning his passing while celebrating a lifetime of public service that has seen few peers."

A copy of this statement is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.

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