Benton Becker

Benton Becker (February 22, 1938 – August 2, 2015) was an American lawyer. He was known for negotiating Richard Nixon's presidential pardon with President Gerald Ford.

Life and career
Becker was born in Washington, D.C. He attended the University of Maryland, earning his bachelor's degree in 1960. He also attended Washington College of Law, earning his law degree in 1966.

Becker was a representative of the General Services Administration during the 1970s.

Becker died on August 2, 2015, at the age of 77.