Bruce Ohr
American attorney and former associate deputy attorney general
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Bruce Genesoke Ohr is an American attorney who served as an associate deputy attorney general in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). He has been a notable figure in various legal and political discussions, particularly related to his involvement in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Ohr was born in New York City. He attended Harvard University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in physics. He later attended Harvard Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor degree.
Career[edit | edit source]
Early Career[edit | edit source]
Ohr began his career as a law clerk for a federal judge before joining the United States Department of Justice. He worked in various capacities within the DOJ, including as an assistant United States attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Department of Justice[edit | edit source]
Ohr held several significant positions within the DOJ. He served as the chief of the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section in the Criminal Division. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing investigations and prosecutions of organized crime groups.
Associate Deputy Attorney General[edit | edit source]
Ohr was appointed as an associate deputy attorney general, a senior position within the DOJ. In this capacity, he was involved in various high-profile investigations and legal matters.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Ohr became a controversial figure due to his involvement in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. His connections with Christopher Steele, the author of the Steele dossier, and Fusion GPS, the research firm that commissioned the dossier, were scrutinized by political figures and the media.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Ohr is married to Nellie Ohr, a former contractor for Fusion GPS. They have two children.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- United States Department of Justice
- Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections
- Christopher Steele
- Fusion GPS
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