Watergate prosecutor Neal dies

James F. Neal, the lawyer who regularly grabbed headlines - whether prosecuting Jimmy Hoffa or key Watergate figures, or defending Elvis Presley's doctor or the Exxon Corp after the Alaska oil spill - has died. He was 81.

Watergate prosecutor Neal dies

James F. Neal, the lawyer who regularly grabbed headlines - whether prosecuting Jimmy Hoffa or key Watergate figures, or defending Elvis Presley's doctor or the Exxon Corp after the Alaska oil spill - has died. He was 81.

Law partner Aubrey Harwell said Mr Neal died at a Nashville hospital after a months long battle against cancer.

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