What criminal charge did Colson plead guilty to?
Tax Evasion
Obstruction of Justice
Embezzlement
Bribery
Answer
In the Watergate scandal, Colson admitted guilt to obstructing justice. He played a key role in orchestrating the cover up by paying hush money to the Watergate burglars and attempting to block the investigation. His conviction underscored the political corruption and abuse of power at the highest levels of the Nixon administration.
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