David L. McCain | |
|---|---|
 McCain in 1970 | |
| Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
| In office December 14, 1970 – August 31, 1975 | |
| Appointed by | Claude R. Kirk Jr. |
| Preceded by | B. Campbell Thornal |
| Succeeded by | Joseph W. Hatchett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1931 Sebastian, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 1986 (aged 55) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
David Lucius McCain (July 23, 1931 – November 11, 1986) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Florida from December 14, 1970 to August 31, 1975,[1] when he resigned after being caught taking bribes. He then became a drug smuggler, and was for several years a fugitive, until his death.[2][3]
- ^ Erik Robinson, "Florida Supreme Court Justices: List of Life Dates", Florida Supreme Court Historical Society (June 2010).
- ^ Dave von Drehle and Mary Jo Tierney, "The rise and fall of McCain", The Miami Herald (November 24, 1986), p. 1A, 7A.
- ^ "Justice David Lucius McCain". floridasupremecourt.org. December 27, 2018.