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Ken Starr, Clinton Whitewater Probe Prosecutor, Dead at 76

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Ken Starr, Clinton Whitewater Probe Prosecutor, Dead at 76

Ken Starr, Clinton Whitewater Probe Prosecutor, Dead at 76

Ken Starr, , Clinton Whitewater Probe Prosecutor, , Dead at 76.

NBC News reports that Starr's family confirmed his death on Sept.

13.

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He died in Houston from surgery complications.

Former President Reagan nominated the accomplished attorney for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Former President Reagan nominated the accomplished attorney for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Former President Reagan nominated the accomplished attorney for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Under President George H.W.

Bush, Starr served as U.S. solicitor general.

Under President George H.W.

Bush, Starr served as U.S. solicitor general.

But the prosecutor is best known for heading Whitewater, .

The in-depth investigation into President Clinton's real estate investments... .

The in-depth investigation into President Clinton's real estate investments... .

... that eventually shed light on the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal.

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... that eventually shed light on the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal.

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Lewinsky was a 24-year-old White House intern at the time of their affair.

Clinton lied about the affair and was impeached by the House.

He was later acquitted of all charges by the Senate.

He was later acquitted of all charges by the Senate.

Starr, who received several awards and honors throughout his life, is survived by his wife, Alice Mendell Starr, and his three children.


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