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Ehrlichman was a key figure in events leading to the Watergate break-in and the ensuing Watergate scandal, for which he was convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury, and served a year and a half in prison.
John D. Ehrlichman (born March 20, 1925, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.—died February 14, 1999, Atlanta, Georgia) was the assistant for domestic affairs during the administration of U.S. Pres. Richard M. Nixon, and was best known for his participation in the Watergate scandal that led to Nixon’s resignation. Ehrlichman grew up in Washington and ...
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Feb 16, 1999 · John D. Ehrlichman, who served as President Richard M. Nixon's pugnacious defender and domestic policy chief and went to prison for his role in the Watergate scandals, died on Sunday at his...
Aug 25, 2006 · In separate trials in 1974 and 1975, Ehrlichman was convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury in connection with politically motivated burglaries at Watergate and in the office of a psychiatrist in California. He was sentenced to up to eight years in prison, of which he served 18 months.
Feb 16, 1999 · Ehrlichman, President Nixon's top domestic-policy adviser, went to prison for his role in the cover-up of illegal activity that ultimately led to Nixon's resignation. Mr. Ehrlichman, 73, a former...
May 8, 1979 · Former presidential counselor John Erlichman is a man with no apologies. He talks about politics, his experience in prison, and of course, the Watergate scandal.