Statement of United States Attorney Mike Stuart on Passing of W. Warren Upton, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia (1970 – 1972)

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys on May 15, 2018. It is reproduced in full below.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Mike Stuart issued the following statement:

“It is a sad day for West Virginia and the Department of Justice family to learn about the passing of our esteemed colleague, W. Warren Upton. I offer prayers and condolences to his family and friends. Upton served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of West Virginia from 1965 to 1970 before being appointed as Acting United States Attorney, and honorably served in that position from 1970 to 1972. I have the utmost respect and gratitude for his service to the United States and the Southern District of West Virginia."

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Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys