William Ruckelshaus, Who Defied Nixon In 'Saturday Night Massacre,' Has Died At 87

November 27, 2019

Then-acting FBI director William D. Ruckelshaus pauses during a May 1973 news conference in Washington. Ruckelshaus died Wednesday at the age of 87.

Ruckelshaus was a moderate Republican who held several posts in the Nixon administration. His loyalty to Nixon had its limits.

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