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American lawyer (1905–1982) who served as Watergate Special Prosecutor (1973–1974), successfully pressing the Supreme Court to compel President Nixon to surrender White House tapes.
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Leon Jaworski ranks #35 of 257 in the Lawyer ranking, behind Katharine MacKinnon, ahead of Gerry Spence.
Watergate prosecutor with major Supreme Court victory, strong rule-of-law reputation and high professional respect.
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Why did Leon Jaworski replace Archibald Cox in the Watergate investigation?
President Richard Nixon dismissed Cox during the Saturday Night Massacre in October 1973. Jaworski became the next Watergate Special Prosecutor and continued pursuing evidence from the White House.
What was Jaworski's role in United States v. Nixon?
Jaworski's office sought tape recordings and documents that Nixon claimed were protected by executive privilege. In 1974, the Supreme Court unanimously required the president to comply with the trial subpoena.
What did the Watergate grand jury name Nixon in its sealed report?
The grand jury identified Nixon as an unindicted co-conspirator while Jaworski was special prosecutor. The designation avoided indicting a sitting president but preserved the grand jury's assessment of his role.
What legal work did Leon Jaworski do before Watergate?
Jaworski was a prominent Texas trial lawyer and served as president of the American Bar Association. He also participated in war-crimes work after World War II, including prosecution connected with the Dachau trials.
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