Jere Beasley
Jere Locke Beasley (born December 12, 1935) is an American attorney and politician; he served as acting governor of Alabama from June 5 to July 7, 1972. His law firm has been noted nationally for winning major awards for its clients; among them was an $11.8 billion punitive damage award against ExxonMobil in 2003.
Jere Beasley | |
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| Acting Governor of Alabama | |
| In office June 5, 1972 – July 7, 1972 While George Wallace was incapacitated | |
| Governor | George Wallace |
| 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 18, 1971 – January 15, 1979 | |
| Governor | George Wallace |
| Preceded by | Albert Brewer |
| Succeeded by | George McMillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jere Locke Beasley December 12, 1935 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Auburn University (BS) University of Alabama (JD) |
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