LEGAL · SD · 1975-1979
William J. Janklow
Attorney General · Republican · South Dakota
NOTABLE
On the record
Later SD Gov; resigned 2003 after vehicular manslaughter
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
William J. Janklow served as Attorney General of South Dakota from 1975–1979 (4 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Kermit A. Sande; succeeded by Mark V. Meierhenry. Departure context: Later SD Gov; resigned 2003 after vehicular manslaughter. Same-year political environment (1975): Governor Richard F. Kneip.
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