Henry E. Petersen
Henry E. Petersen | |
|---|---|
| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division | |
| In office 1972–1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Will Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Dick Thornburgh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry E. Petersen January 1, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | May 29, 1991 (aged 69–70) Sunderland, Maryland, United States |
| Spouse | Jean L. King |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Catholic University |
| Profession | attorney |
Henry E. Petersen (January 1, 1921 – May 29, 1991) was an attorney and United States federal government official. He served as Assistant U.S. Attorney General during the Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford administrations. He also engaged in ethically questionable communications with Nixon and his staff, providing inside information about the Watergate investigation prior to the appointment of the Special Prosecutor.