Ehrlichman Takes Stand in Plumbers Trial Defense
John D. Ehrlichman, Nixon aide, testifies in the Ellsberg burglary case as prosecutors outline plans to break into Dr. Lewis Fielding’s office on Sept. 3, 1971. Witnesses say Ehrlichman approved the operation four days prior, while defense and judge guide the jury’s weighing of testimony in a high stakes Watergate related trial.
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Committee Enters Last Week in Nixon Impeachment Inquiry
The House Judiciary Committee nears the end of its inquiry with John W. Dean III expected to testify Tuesday or Wednesday. Frederick C. LaRue testifies today as the panel weighs questions about the $75,000 payment related to Hunt and the Watergate defendants.
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Peter W. Rodine Jr
D-N.j
John W. Dean III
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Frederick C. LaRue
James D. St. Clair
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E. Howard Hunt Jr
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White House
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Watergate
Supreme Court
Leon Jaworski
Supreme Court Asked to Rule on Nixon Grand Jury Authority
Jaworski argued the grand jury overstepped its authority by naming Nixon. St Clair said executive privilege boundaries have never been resolved by the court. Ziegler declined comment on Nixon complying with a possible ruling, stating the President trusts the current position.
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Jaworski
St. Clair
Ronald L. Ziegler
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