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Beryl Alaine Howell
Senior U.S. District Judge (D.C.)
Chief Judge Over Trump Grand Juries
Overview
Former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for D.C. who oversaw grand jury matters in the January 6 and Mar-a-Lago investigations. Made critical rulings compelling testimony from Trump lawyers and aides, including piercing attorney-client privilege for Evan Corcoran.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Oversaw Trump grand jury matters
Pierced attorney-client privilege for Corcoran
Compelled testimony from Trump aides
Critical rulings in Mar-a-Lago case
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Jack Smith
Chief Judge who authorized grand jury subpoenas for Trump probe
Donald Trump
Oversaw multiple grand jury proceedings related to Trump
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- 1956
Education
- •J.D., Columbia Law School
- •B.A., Bryn Mawr College
Key Timeline
2022-2023
Oversees Trump grand jury matters
March 2023
Pierces privilege for Corcoran testimony