Ex-Official Gives Up His Law License

Webster Hubbell, a former Justice Department official and partner with first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Rose Law Firm, surrendered his law license Monday.

Hubbell, who is also a longtime friend and golfing buddy of President Clinton, was associate U.S. attorney general until resigning in March 1994 amid questions about his billing practices at Rose.

He pleaded guilty Dec. 6 to mail fraud and tax evasion, admitting he bilked nearly $400,000 from the firm and 15 of its clients.

Hubbell’s sentencing is scheduled for June 28. He faces up to 10 years in prison and $500,000 in fines.