John N. Mitchell

John Newton Mitchell (September 15, 1913 – November 9, 1988) was the first United States Attorney General ever to be convicted of illegal activities and imprisoned. He also served as campaign director for the Committee to Re-elect the President, which employed Watergate burglar James W. McCord, Jr. in a "security" capacity.

References

• Rupert, James. (November 11, 1988). "Mistake Didn't Affect Care Of Mitchell, Officials Say". Washington Post, p. C12.