LEGAL · CT · 1977-1981
Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Attorney · DCT · Connecticut
NOTABLE
On the record
Later 24-yr CT AG; now U.S. Senator CT 2011-
Background
Richard Blumenthal (b. 1946) was Connecticut U.S. Attorney 1977-81 + AG 1991-2011 (20-yr tenure) + U.S. Senator 2011-. Famous Vietnam-misstatement controversy May 2010 — described his Marine Reserve service in ways that implied combat in Vietnam (he had not served in Vietnam). Won the Senate seat anyway over Linda McMahon. Married Cynthia Allen, daughter of Empire State Building owner Peter Malkin.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in Connecticut
- Albert S. Dabrowski (1991-1995)
- Stanley A. Twardy Jr. (1985-1991)
- Alan H. Nevas (1981-1985)
- Peter C. Dorsey (1974-1977)
- Stewart H. Jones (1969-1974)