Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died on Thursday at 85, the Supreme Court said on Friday.The big picture: Souter, appointed by former President George H.W. Bush in 1990, served until 2009, when his retirement gave then-President Obama his first opportunity to fill a vacancy on the high court."Justice David Souter served our Court with great distinction for nearly twenty years. He brought uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service," Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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