David Crane (judge)

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David M Crane is an American who was the Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone from April 2002 until July 15, 2005. He was replaced by his deputy Desmond de Silva QC. Mr. de Silva is one of Britain's most experienced barristers, with previous practice experience in Sierra Leone.

Before that post, Mr. Crane spent 30 years working for the United States Federal Government. Posts he has held include Director of the Office of Intelligence Review, assistant general counsel of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Waldemar A. Solf Professor of International Law at the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals School.

He has a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law and a MA in African Studies from Ohio University.

He is currently Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at the Syracuse University College of Law. He teaches National Security Law and International Law, as well as a seminar on International Criminal Law.