Hank Ruth | |
|---|---|
| Special Prosecutor for the United States Department of Justice | |
| In office October 25, 1974 – October 17, 1975 | |
| Appointed by | William B. Saxbe |
| Preceded by | Leon Jaworski |
| Succeeded by | Charles Ruff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Swartley Ruth Jr. April 16, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 2012 (aged 80) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Yale University (BA) University of Pennsylvania (LLB) |
Henry Swartley "Hank" Ruth Jr. (April 16, 1931 – March 16, 2012), was an American lawyer who served as the third special prosecutor during the Watergate Scandal.[1][2] He was appointed after the October 1974 resignation of Leon Jaworski, and served until his own resignation in October 1975.[1] He was succeeded by Charles F. Ruff.[2]
- ^ a b Schudel, Matt (March 24, 2012). "Henry S. Ruth, special prosecutor during Watergate probe, dies at 80". Washington Post. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ a b Martin, Douglas (2012-03-27). "Henry S. Ruth, Who Helped Lead Watergate Prosecution, Dies at 80". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
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