Senior U.S. District Judge for Minnesota Dies at 96

Federal judge David Doty, whose 1992 ruling paved the way for modern NFL free agency, has died at 96

David Doty, the U.S. district judge who directed numerous NFL labor matters in his Minneapolis courtroom and made a 1992 ruling that paved the way for modern free agency, has died.

David Doty, Minnesota federal judge who oversaw NFL's labor disputes for decades, dies at 96

A Minnesota federal judge noted for presiding over "several landmark disputes involving the National Football League" has died at 96, the U.S. District Court announced Monday.

U.S. District Judge who quietly rewired NFL money dies 2 days before turning 97

NFL News: David Doty never played a snap in the NFL. He still changed how almost every roster, contract and offseason works.The Minnesota federal judge, who pre.

Senior U.S. District Judge for Minnesota dies at 96

Judge David S. Doty continued to work on cases until a few months ago.

Longtime Senior U.S. District Judge David S. Doty dies days before his 97th birthday

Appointed by Reagan in 1987 and known for handling complex litigation including NFL labor cases, he became a senior judge in 1998 and maintained a significant caseload until just a few months ago.