Michael Kruse
Michael Kruse may refer to: * Michael Kruse (judge) (born 1948), chief justice of the High Court of American Samoa * Michael Kruse (politician) (born 1983), German politician {{hndis, Kruse, Michael ...
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Michael Kruse (judge)
Lealaialoa Fredrickus Michael Kruse (born January 27, 1948) is the Chief Justice of the High Court of American Samoa. Kruse made history as the first person of Samoan descent to be appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of American Samoa. Kruse earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degree from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand, and later obtained an Master of Comparative Law degree from George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. He practiced law for 11 years at the firm of Kruse, Sunia, and Ward in Pago Pago before being appointed Chief Justice by U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Donald Hodel. In January 2009, Kruse was chosen to serve as Secretary of the Pacific Judicial Council, a group comprising judges and justices from across the Pacific region. Early life and education Born in Utulei and raised in Leone, his early life was marked by diverse work experiences, including roles as a planter, hog farmer, construction laborer, delive ...
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