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John Mitchell
U.S. Attorney General (1969-1972)
Nixon AG who approved Watergate break-in, first AG imprisoned
Overview
John Mitchell served as Nixon's Attorney General and campaign manager. He approved the Watergate break-in and led the cover-up. He became the first U.S. Attorney General to be convicted and imprisoned, serving 19 months for conspiracy, obstruction, and perjury.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
WATERGATE APPROVAL: Approved the break-in at Watergate
COVER-UP: Led obstruction of justice efforts
IMPRISONED: First AG to go to prison
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
3 documented violations
18 U.S.C. § 1503Obstruction of Justice(Federal Crime)
18 U.S.C. § 1623Perjury(Federal Crime)
18 U.S.C. § 371Conspiracy(Federal Crime)
Known Associates & Connections
Richard Nixon
President, lifelong friend
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- September 15, 1913
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan
Education
- •Fordham University
- •Fordham Law School
Key Timeline
September 15, 1913
Born in Detroit
1969-1972
Serves as Attorney General
1972
Campaign manager, approves Watergate
February 21, 1975
Convicted
1977-1979
Serves 19 months in prison
November 9, 1988
Dies