David G. Bress (1908–1976) was an American lawyer who served as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1965 to 1969. He was nominated by President Johnson for a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, but the Senate never voted on his nomination.
Bress later served as a defense lawyer for alleged Watergate conspirator Robert Mardian.[1] Shortly after Mardian's trial began, Bress became so ill from cancer that he was unable to continue working, and he was replaced by his assistant Tom Green.[2]
He graduated from University of Virginia and Harvard Law School.[3]
Further reading
editRochvarg, Arnold (1995), Watergate Victory: Mardian's Appeal, Lanham, MD: University Press of America. ISBN 0-8191-9916-8 .
References
edit- ^ Crewdson, John M. (October 13, 1976). "Mardian Conviction on Watergate Upset". New York Times.
- ^ Crouse, Timothy (January 16, 1975). "Gambits of Desperation: The White House Five Defense Lawyers". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Jewell, David A. "Bress Named To District Judgeship / LBJ Appoints Bress As District Judge" (PDF). The Harold Weisberg Archive, Digital Collection: Washington Post. Retrieved Aug 4, 2024.