Paul L. Douglas

Paul L. Douglas (1927-2012) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Nebraska Attorney General from 1975 until his resignation in 1984.

Paul L. Douglas
29th Nebraska Attorney General
In office
1975–1984
GovernorJ. James Exon
Preceded byClarence A. H. Meyer
Succeeded byRobert M. Spire
Personal details
BornSeptember 19, 1927
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedNovember 5, 2012 (aged 85)
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Alma materAugustana University
University of Nebraska College of Law (JD)

Douglas was a local prosecutor in Lancaster County, Nebraska until he was elected state Attorney General in 1974. He was re-elected in 1978 and in 1982.[1]

In 1984, Douglas was impeached by the Nebraska Legislature for "allegedly lying about his dealings with an insolvent bank (Commonwealth Savings Company of Lincoln) and failing to investigate the institution."[2] He was the only Nebraska official impeached in the 20th century. The Nebraska Supreme Court tried Douglas's impeachment and found him not guilty, allowing him to remain in office.[3]

Seven months later, he was tried and found guilty of felony perjury, and resigned his office. Those charges were dismissed on appeal. He was later disbarred.[4][5]

Personal life

Douglas was born on September 19, 1927 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served two years during World War II, and later in the Korean War. Douglas attended Augustana University and the University of Nebraska College of Law.[6]

Douglas died in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 5, 2012 at the age of 85.[7][8]

References
  1. Associated Press/Eugene Register-Guard
  2. Associated Press/Ocala Star-Banner
  3. Associated Press/Milwaukee Journal
  4. | Nov 5, 2012 | Former Attorney General Paul Douglas dies at 85 | CATHARINE HUDDLE | Lincoln Journal Star
  6. Star, CATHARINE HUDDLE / Lincoln Journal. "Former Attorney General Paul Douglas dies at 85". JournalStar.com. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  7. Omaha World-Herald Archived 2013-11-15 at Archive.today
  8. Obituary
Legal offices
Preceded by
Clarence A. H. Meyer		 Attorney General of Nebraska
1975–1984		 Succeeded by
Robert M. Spire


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