David Burnett (politician)
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This article is about the Arkansas Senate member and former judge. For other persons with a similar name, see David Burnet (disambiguation).
David Burnett (born 1942 or 1943[1]) is an American Democratic politician and former member of the Arkansas Senate. Before he entered the Senate, Burnett had been a judge.[2] Burnett is known as the trial judge of the controversial West Memphis Three trial during which he made several serious mistakes.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 22nd district, Preceded by ...
David Burnett | |
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Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 22nd district | |
In office January 1, 2013 ā December 31, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Jeremy Hutchinson |
Succeeded by | Dave Wallace |
Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 15th district | |
In office January 1, 2011 ā December 31, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Steve Bryles |
Succeeded by | David J. Sanders |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sonja Burnett |
Residence(s) | Osceola, Arkansas, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Arkansas (B.S. 1963, J.D. 1966) |
Occupation | Judge, lawyer |
Website | www |
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