LEGAL · IL · 1969-1980
William J. Scott
Attorney General · Republican · Illinois
On the record
Convicted 1980 of tax evasion; resigned
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · tax-evasion
Background
Illinois's Attorney General 1969–1980: William J. Scott — 11-year tenure. Before this office: Treasurer (1963-1965). Press-relevant: Convicted 1980 of tax evasion; resigned. Same-year political environment (1969): Governor Richard B. Ogilvie.
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