Tracy Thorne-Begland

Tracy Thorne-Begland

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1967 -

Occupation

Law

Description

Judge on the General District Court of Richmond, Virginia (since 2012) - the first openly gay jurist elected by the Virginia General Assembly. Was dismissed by the Navy when he came out as gay. Former deputy commonwealth attorney for Richmond, Virginia. Former Board Member, Equality Virginia.

See Also

• Justice of the Peace, Magistrates, and District Court Judges Who Are LGBTQ

Further Reading/Research

• https://wtvr.com/2013/03/01/virginias-first-openly-gay-judge-sworn-in-friday/
• https://www.pri.org/stories/2012-06-14/tracy-thorne-begland-appointed-virginias-first-openly-gay-judge
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/gay-judge-nominee-challenged-in-va/2012/05/12/gIQAtERQJU_blog.html

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