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August 24, 2005
Abraham S. Goldstein, Dead at Age 80
A
be Goldstein, a scholar I greatly admired and a teacher I greatly enjoyed, has died at age 80. Goldstein was an emeritus professor at Yale Law School, where he served as dean during the tumultuous years 1970 to 1975.
His article "The State and the Accused: Balance of Advantage in Criminal Procedure," 69 Yale L.J. 1149-1199 (1960), was one of the most important pieces in the field. His book on the insanity defense and his work on comparative criminal procedure were also very important.
He was an urbane and somewhat formal man, at least in his interactions with his students, but was also approachable and supportive.
I--and I would imagine many former students--will miss him.
Posted by Eric at August 24, 2005 9:15 AM