Lawyers who died on August 14

Take a focused look at the lawyers who passed away on August 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1992 John Sirica

  John Sirica was a prominent American federal judge who presided over the Watergate hearings, playing a crucial role in the investigation...

• 2012 Vilasrao Deshmukh

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 17th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, playing a significant role in state and national politics...