Susan McDougal

Susan McDougal is one of the few people who served prison time as a result of the Whitewater Scandal.

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She was convicted on May 28, 1996, and spent time in prison for four counts of fraud and conspiracy relating to the Whitewater scandal. She was later charged with (and acquitted of) embezzlement against noted conductor Zubin Mehta.

Related Topics:
May 28 - 1996 - Zubin Mehta

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She also spent 18 months in prison including 7 weeks in solitary confinement for civil contempt of court after refusing to cooperate with special prosecutor Kenneth Starr.

Related Topics:
Prison - Solitary confinement - Contempt of court - Kenneth Starr

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McDougal received a full Presidential pardon from outgoing President Bill Clinton in 2001.

Related Topics:
Presidential pardon - Bill Clinton - 2001

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McDougal has written The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk and works as an advocate for prison reform.

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