Nixon demands Cox be fired. When the request comes to Richardson, however, he refuses and resigns. His deputy, William Ruckelshaus also refuses and resigns (or is fired according to Haig). Solicitor General Robert Bork reluctantly agrees to carry out the order. Richardson calls Cox to give him forewarning. Ziegler announces the news that the Special Prosecution office has been dissolved. The event will become known as “The Saturday Night Massacre.”