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- Born: November 28, 1953
- Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey
- Wife: Meryl Justin
- Children: Two
- 1975: Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College
- 1978: Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School
- 1995-1996: Special Counsel, U.S. Senate Whitewater Committee
- 2001-2003: Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
- 2003-2005: United States Circuit Judge, Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- Reportedly a fan of 24
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Michael Chertoff was the second United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under President George W. Bush.
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Early Career
Chertoff made a name for himself prosecuting Mafia bosses in New York City in the mid-1980s. He also brought down "Crazy Eddie" Antar, head of the Crazy Eddie's chain of electronics stores, on racketeering and securities fraud charges. -
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Michael Chertoff Questions
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more
Are Michael Lombardi and Vince Lombardi related? 1 AnswerIf they are related it is not a direct relation as Vince's kids are named Vince Jr. and Susan.And Michael doesn't mention any relation his website read more
How did Michael Jackson impact music? 1 AnswerHe was popular all over the world. Most of the people here in India, remembered him today hearing about his death and mourned. I have studied an interesting inf... read more -
Michael Chertoff Timeline
- November 28, 1953 Born
- 1975: Graduated from Harvard University
- 1978: Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School
- 1979-80: Served as a United States Supreme Court clerk under Justice William Brennan
- 1986: Worked with U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani to prosecute the Mafia
- 1990: Appointed U.S. Attorney by President George H. W. Bush
- 1994-96: Served as Special Council for the Senate Whitewater Committee
- 2001: U.S.A. Patriot Act co-authored by Chertoff and signed into law
- 2005-Present: Appointed Secretary of Homeland Security by President George W. Bush




