US Senate appoints federal judge of Turkish descent for the first time

The Assembly of Turkish American Association told APA Khalil Suleyman Ozurdan was appointed judge for southern territories of Mississippi.

Senator Trent Lott welcomed the appointment of Khalil Ozurdan stating that he is the first judge with Turkish roots.

"Though we elected him not for his nationality it is fact that he is Turkish. I am sure his exceptional professional abilities will help him contribute to the development of justice system."

Khalil Suleyman Ozurdan graduated from law faculty of Stanford University. He took part in US military campaigns in Iraq and Somali as a pilot of fighter and was awarded medals. The US has 94 federal judges. Khalil Ozurdan is the only Turkish judge.