U.S. District Judge Dee Benson dies at age 72 from brain cancer

Longtime federal Judge Dee Benson, known for his kindness, legal acumen and deep political connections, died at his home Monday.He was 72.Benson had been diagnosed with brain cancer in April, according to his twin brother, Lee.Lee Benson said his brother had lost some mobility after a biopsy in April, but continued to work in his office every day, as recently as last Wednesday. He had taken the weekend off for the Thanksgiving holiday, Lee Benson said, and the “tumor kind of took over.&rdq