Questioning of 3 justices key to Nixon ruling
The article notes Supreme Court oral arguments on United States v Nixon and Nixon v United States. Justices Powell White and Stewart questioned major points, hinting Nixon may dodge being named a co conspirator yet may lose over resisting a court order to surrender tapes and materials.
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Nixon aide Powell doubts special prosecutor stance on tapes
Analysis fails to justify claim to 64 tapes as Powell raises concerns over possible abuse of executive privilege by a politically motivated prosecutor. Jaworski’s rebuttal faces questions of legal standing while Latovara and St. Clair clash over Nixon’s role and the special prosecutor’s authority, hinting at broader constitutional tensions.
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