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John Wesley Dean III, born on October 14, 1938, is an American attorney. He held the position of White House Counsel for U.S. President Richard Nixon from July 1970 to April 1973. Dean became famous for his involvement in the Watergate scandal cover-up and his subsequent testimony to Congress as a witness. After he admitted his guilt to one felony charge, he made a deal with the prosecution to testify as a crucial witness. As a result, he received a shorter sentence, which he served at Fort Holabird near Baltimore, Maryland. He was disbarred after making his plea.
After the Watergate hearings, Dean decided to share his experiences by writing a series of books. He also went on a tour across the United States to give lectures about his firsthand accounts. Afterwards, he pursued a career as a commentator on current political events, wrote books, and became a columnist for FindLaw’s Writ.
Dean used to support Goldwater conservatism, but he eventually changed his views and started criticizing the Republican Party. Dean has expressed strong criticism towards the party’s endorsement of Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump, as well as their stance on neoconservatism, excessive executive power, mass surveillance, and the Iraq War.
John Dean Children
John Dean, the former White House Counsel for President Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal, has two children. Here are the names of his children:
John Wesley Dean III: John Wesley Dean III is John Dean’s son.
Andrea Dean: Andrea is John Dean’s daughter.
John Dean is best known for his role as a key figure in the Watergate scandal, where he cooperated with prosecutors and provided testimony that led to the resignation of President Nixon. After his involvement in the Watergate hearings, Dean has worked as an author, lecturer, and political commentator.
