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January 22, 2003

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Allegra Young, UT Law Communications, (512) 471-7330

District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa, '72, Nominated for U.S. Sentencing Commission

Law School adjunct professor will oversee federal prison policies

AUSTIN, Texas – President George W. Bush has named U.S. District Judge Ricardo H. Hinojosa to the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Judge Hinojosa received his bachelor of arts degree with honors from UT-Austin in 1972 and serves as an adjunct at the School of Law, teaching Sentencing. He is also the former president of The Ex-Students' Association. As the newest member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, Judge Hinojosa will be responsible for overseeing federal prison sentencing policies. The appointment requires Senate approval.