Oklahoma Co. District Judge Donald Deason Found Dead Inside Home

<p>Oklahoma County District Judge Donald L. Deason was found dead inside his home Thursday. </p>

Thursday, July 28th 2016, 9:09 pm

By: News 9

Oklahoma Co. District Judge Donald Deason Found Dead Inside Home

Oklahoma County D.A. David Prater confirmed Oklahoma County District Judge Donald L. Deason was found dead inside his home Thursday.

“He’s been a friend to everyone in the courthouse and in law enforcement. We will miss him," said D.A. Prater.

Judge Deason has been on the Bench for the last 15 years for Oklahoma County.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Judge Donald Deason. Our hearts go out to his family. #RIP Thank you for your faithful service.
— Oklahoma Co. Sheriff (@OkCountySheriff) July 29, 2016

He was appointed in 1999 as Special District Judge to a position in the Criminal Division of the District Court of Oklahoma County. And in 2005, he was appointed District Judge of Oklahoma County.

Prior to his career as a prominent judge, Deason served as a prosecutor with the DA for Oklahoma County for more than 19 years.

At this time, authorities have not released cause of death.

Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more as it becomes available.

He was appointed in 1999 as Special District Judge to a position in the Criminal Division of the District Court of Oklahoma County. And in 2005, he was appointed District Judge of Oklahoma County.

Prior to his career as a prominent judge, Deason served as a prosecutor with the DA for Oklahoma County for more than 19 years.

At this time, authorities have not released cause of death.

Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more as it becomes available.

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Oklahoma County District Judge Donald L. Deason was found dead inside his home Thursday.

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