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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Walter_NixonWalter Nixon - Wikipedia

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   Walter Louis Nixon Jr. (born December 16, 1928) is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi who in 1989 was impeached by the House of Representatives and removed from office by the Senate.

2. guides.loc.gov › federal-impeachment › walter-nixonWalter L. Nixon - Federal Impeachment - Research Guides at ...

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   Jan 2, 2024 · Walter L. Nixon. Judge Nixon was the senior federal district court judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. In 1986, he was convicted of perjury and sentenced to five years in prison for lying in testimony before a federal grand jury about his attempt to influence the prosecution of a business associate’s son.

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   Who was Judge Nixon & what did he do?

   • Judge Nixon was the senior federal district court judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. In 1986, he was convicted of perjury and sentenced to five years in prison for lying in testimony before a federal grand jury about his attempt to influence the prosecution of a business associate’s son.

   Research Guides: Federal Impeachment: Walter L. Nixon

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   What happened in Nixon v United States?

   • Nixon v. United States Walter Nixon, a Federal District Judge, was convicted of a felony, making false statements to a grand jury. The House of Representatives voted three articles of impeachment; impeachment in the Senate followed. In accordance with Senate Rule XI, a Senate committee heard the evidence and reported its findings.

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   Did Judge Nixon resign after he was convicted of tax evasion?

   • U.S. District Judge Harry E. Claiborne was convicted in 1983 on two counts of tax evasion, while U.S. District Judge Alcee L. Hastings was acquitted of bribery and conspiracy charges in 1983. Impeachment Proceedings Even after this conviction, Judge Nixon refused to resign and continued to collect his judicial salary while in prison.

   Judge Walter L. Nixon Impeached After Perjury Conviction

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   Why was Judge Nixon impeached?

   • Judge Nixon was impeached by the House on May 10, 1989, on charges of perjury before a federal grand jury and bringing disrepute on the federal judiciary. Pursuant to Senate rules, a committee of twelve senators was appointed” to receive evidence and take testimony” and present its report to the full Senate.

   Judge Walter L. Nixon Impeached After Perjury Conviction

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4. constitutionallawreporter.com › 2017/06/21 › judgeJudge Walter L. Nixon Impeached After Perjury Conviction

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   Jun 21, 2017 · Walter L. Nixon, a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, was impeached and removed from office in 1989. He was impeached after being convicted oncharges of giving false testimony to a grand jury investigating allegations he had committed bribery.

5. www.oyez.org › cases › 1992Nixon v. United States | Oyez

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   Oct 14, 1992 · Walter Nixon, a Federal District Judge, was convicted of a felony, making false statements to a grand jury. The House of Representatives voted three articles of impeachment; impeachment in the Senate followed.

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7. www.law.cornell.edu › supremecourt › textWalter L. NIXON, Petitioner v. UNITED STATES et al.

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   Oct 14, 1992 · Nixon, a former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, was convicted by a jury of two counts of making false statements before a federal grand jury and sentenced to prison.

8. www.nytimes.com › 1989/11/04 › usSenate Convicts U.S. Judge, Removing Him From Bench

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   Nov 4, 1989 · The Senate voted overwhelmingly today to remove Federal District Judge Walter L. Nixon Jr. from the bench by finding him guilty on two of three articles of impeachment.

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10. www.washingtonpost.com › archive › politicsU.S. Judge Convicted Of Perjury - The Washington Post

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    Feb 10, 1986 · U.S. District Court Judge Walter L. Nixon Jr. was convicted in Mississippi last night of two counts of lying to a federal grand jury about whether he attempted to derail a drug-smuggling...