Paul L. Douglas

Paul L. Douglas
29th Nebraska Attorney General
In office 1975–1984
Governor	J. James Exon
Preceded by	Clarence A. H. Meyer
Succeeded by	Robert M. Spire
Personal details
Born	September 19, 1927 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	November 5, 2012 (aged 85) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Alma mater	Augustana University University of Nebraska College of Law (JD)

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

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.

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." 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.

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.

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.

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