John Sirica
American lawyer and Watergate judge
Born
March 19th, 1904
121 years ago
Died
August 14th, 1992
33 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Oversaw Watergate hearings
Ordered Nixon tape release
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