Special+Prosecutor



A **special prosecutor** works for the Justice Department but is independent and conducts their on investigations of claims of wrongdoing by government officials such as the President. Since Nixon wanted to prove that he was innocent, he hired Archibald Cox. Cox found out that Nixon had tapes from Watergate and asked for them. Nixon refused and fired Cox. Nixon later resigned.

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