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Jay Bybee
Federal Judge / Torture Memo Author
Signed torture memos, rewarded with lifetime federal judgeship
Overview
Jay Bybee was Assistant Attorney General who signed the infamous "Torture Memos "in August 2002, providing legal cover for waterboarding and other torture. Rather than prosecution, he was rewarded with a lifetime appointment to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, where he still serves.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
TORTURE MEMOS: Signed August 2002 memos authorizing waterboarding and torture
REWARDED FOR TORTURE: Appointed to federal bench after signing torture memos
LIFETIME JUDGE: Still serving as federal judge despite enabling war crimes
Related Investigations (5)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
Convention Against TortureAuthorized torture techniques(International Crime)
Known Associates & Connections
John Yoo
Co-author of torture memos
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- October 24, 1953
- Birthplace
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Education
- •Brigham Young University
- •J. Reuben Clark Law School
Key Timeline
October 24, 1953
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada
2001-2003
Heads DOJ Office of Legal Counsel
August 1, 2002
Signs torture memos
March 21, 2003
Confirmed to 9th Circuit