Sheila Abdus-Salaam

Sheila Abdus-Salaam (Sheila Turner; born on March 14, 1952 – April 12, 2017) was an American judge. Sheila served as a judge on the New York Court of Appeals. She was the first black woman and Muslim to be appointed to a seat on New York's highest court, and the first Muslim woman to serve on the bench in the United States.

Abdus-Salaam was found dead on April 12, 2017 at the age of 65. Her body was found floating in the Manhattan side of the Hudson River hours after she was reported missing from her home in Harlem.

Police believe Abdus-Salaam committed suicide by jumping into the river as she was suffering from depression for a long time.

References

Other websites
 Hon. Sheila Abdus-Salaam at NY Court System

Category:1952 births
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Category:American Muslims
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Category:People from Washington, D.C.
Category:People from New York City
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