John Durham Biography
John Durham is an acclaimed American Lawyer who was born and brought-up in Boston, Massachusetts. Currently, he serves as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut from February 2018 to February 2021. He also works as the appointed Special Counsel for the Department of Justice to investigate the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion probe.
John is widely known for leading an inquiry into allegations that FBI agents and Boston Police had ties with the Irish Mob, and his role as special prosecutor in the 2005 CIA interrogation tapes destruction. He was tasked by U.S. Attorney General William Barr with overseeing a review of the origins of the Russia investigation and to determine if intelligence collection involving the Trump campaign was “lawful and appropriate” in May 2019.
10 Facts About John Durham
- Name: John Durham
- Age: 71 years
- Birthday: 16th March
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches
- Weight:187 lbs (85 kg).
- Nationality: American
- MaritalStatus: Married to Susan Durham
- Occupation: Lawyer
- Famous for: Leading an inquiry into allegations that FBI agents and Boston Police had ties with the Irish Mob
- Networth: $1 to $5 Million dollars
John Durham Age
Durham is 71 years old as of 2021, he was born on 16 March 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 16th March every year and his birth sign is Pisces.
John Durham Height
John stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters).
John Durham Weight
Durham Weighs 187 lbs (85 kg).
John Durham Education
John attended Colgate University and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in law, in 1972. He then earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1975. Following his graduation, he worked as a VISTA volunteer for two years from 1975 to 1977 on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana.
John Durham Family, Parents and Siblings
Durham was born and raised by his parents in Boston. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
John Durham Wife
John is happily married to his wife Susan Durham. The couple is blessed with four sons and eight grandchildren. Two of Durham’s sons are prosecutors.
John Durham Net Worth
Durham has an estimated net worth of $50 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Lawyer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
John Durham Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about him;
John Durham Wiki
- Full Names: John Henry Durham
- Popular As: John Durham
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Lawyer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Catholic
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
John Durham Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 71 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: 16 March 1950
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Birthday: 16th March
John Durham Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters)
- Weight: 187 lbs (85 kg)
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
John Durham Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Susan Durham
- Children: Sons (4)
John Durham Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $50 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Lawyer
John Durham Connecticut State Government
Durham became a state prosecutor in Connecticut, after his volunteer work. From 1977 to 1978, Durham served as a Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. From 1978 to 1982, he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office.
John Durham Federal government
After five years as a state prosecutor, Durham became a federal prosecutor, joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. He served as an attorney from 1982 to 1989 and then a supervisor in the New Haven Field Office of the Boston Strike Force in the Justice Department’s Organized Crime and Racketeering Section. From 1989 to 1994, Durham served as Chief of the Office’s Criminal Division. From 1994 to 2008, Durham served as the Deputy U.S. Attorney and served as the U.S. Attorney in acting and interim capacity in 1997 and 1998.
Durham revealed secret FBI documents in December 2000, that convinced a judge to vacate the 1968 murder convictions of Enrico Tameleo, Joseph Salvati, Peter J. Limone, and Louis Greco because they had been framed by the agency. In 2007, the documents helped both Salvati, Limone, and the families of the two other men, who had died in prison, which settled their civil case against the government where they received $101.7 million after the judgment.
Durham also led a series of high-profile prosecutions against the New England Mafia and corrupt politicians in Connecticut, including former governor John G. Rowland. Durham also served as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2008 to 2012.
On November 1, 2017, Durham was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. On February 16, 2018, his nomination was confirmed by a voice vote of the Senate. He was sworn in on February 22, 2018.
John Durham Whitey Bulger case
Amid allegations that FBI informants James “Whitey” Bulger and Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi had corrupted their handlers, US Attorney General Janet Reno named Durham special prosecutor in 1999. Durham oversaw a task force of FBI agents brought in from other offices to investigate the Boston office’s handling of informants.
Durham helped secure the conviction of retired FBI agent John J. Connolly Jr. in 2002, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison on federal racketeering charges for protecting Bulger and Flemmi from prosecution and warning Bulger to flee just before the gangster’s 1995 indictment.
Durham’s task force also gathered evidence against retired FBI agent H. Paul Rico who was indicted in Oklahoma on state charges that he helped Bulger and Flemmi kill a Tulsa businessman in 1981. H. Paul Rico died in 2004 before the case went to trial.
John Durham CIA interrogation tapes destruction
Durham was appointed in 2008, by Attorney General Michael Mukasey to investigate the destruction of CIA videotapes of detainee interrogations. On November 8, 2010, he closed the investigation without recommending any criminal charges be filed. Durham’s final report remains secret but was the subject of an unsuccessful lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act filed by The New York Times reporter Charlie Savage.
John Durham Investigation
Attorney General Eric Holder appointed Durham in August 2009, to lead the Justice Department’s investigation of the legality of CIA’s use of so-called “enhanced interrogation techniques” in the torture of detainees. Durham was given the mandate to look at only those interrogations that had gone “beyond the officially sanctioned guidelines.”
University of Toledo law professor Benjamin G. Davis attended a conference in 2009, where former officials of the Bush administration had told conference participants shocking stories and accounts of illegality on the part of more senior Bush officials. Davis wrote an appeal to former Bush officials to take their accounts of illegality directly to Durham. A criminal investigation into the deaths of two detainees Manadel al-Jamadi in Iraq and Gul Rahman in Afghanistan was opened in 2011. In 2012, the case was closed with no charges filed.
Special Counsel Investigation
Attorney General William Barr announced in April 2019 that he had launched a review of the origins of the FBI’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections and it was reported in May that he had assigned Durham to lead it several weeks earlier.
Durham was given the authority “to broadly examine the government’s collection of intelligence involving the Trump campaign’s interactions with Russians,” reviewing government documents and requesting voluntary witness statements. It was reported on October 24, 2019, that the Justice Department had elevated the inquiry to a criminal investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions About John Durham
Who is John Durham?
John Durham is an acclaimed American Lawyer. Currently, he serves as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut from February 2018 to February 2021. He also works as the appointed Special Counsel for the Department of Justice to investigate the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion probe.
How old is John Durham?
Durham is 71 years old as of 2021, he was born on 16 March 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. His birth sign is Pisces.
How tall is John Durham?
John stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters).
Is John Durham married?
Yes, he is married to his wife Susan Durham. The couple is blessed with four sons and eight grandchildren. Two of Durham’s sons are prosecutors.
How much is John worth?
Durham has an estimated net worth of $50 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Lawyer.
Where does Durham live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is John dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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