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Brooke Astor

2010-11-30T13:25:54Z

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"Nanny Returns" to New York's now troubled elite

2010-04-16T08:24:17Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dad has gone off with a Hollywood star, Mom is faking cancer, the kids are sexting, drinking and making mischief on social networking sites, and an elite New York school is opening a helicopter pad on the roof.

But never fear, nanny is coming to the rescue. Again.

Seven years after their...

Son of NYC socialite Astor could get 25 years

2010-04-16T09:58:45Z

Son of NYC socialite Brooke Astor could get 25 years for looting her $200 million estate

Philanthropist Brooke Astor's 85-year-old son had it all but wanted more, and now he might have to face his remaining years in a stark prison cell after being convicted of looting his ailing mother's nearly $200 million estate.

The verdict against Reuters) - The 85-year-old son of the late New York City philanthropist and socialite Brooke Astor was convicted on Thursday of looting his mother's estate while she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Anthony Marshall, Astor's ...

NY jury deliberating in Brooke Astor trial

2010-04-16T10:11:33Z

NY jury begins deliberating fate of socialite Astor's son, charged with looting estate

A New York jury has begun deliberating the case against the son of socialite Brooke Astor.

Anthony Marshall is accused of looting his mother's fortune in the years leading up to her death. Her estate has bee...

Defense rests in Brooke Astor trial in NYC

2010-04-16T10:25:24Z

Defense rests in Brooke Astor trial in NYC; closing arguments expected next week

Prosecutors in the fraud case against Brooke Astor's son called 72 witnesses during the past 18 weeks of trial, including an array of celebrities, politicians and high-society dames. On Wednesday, his defense rested — without calling a single witness.

Jurors stifled ...

Lawyer: Astor ironic in asking son about money

2010-09-08T12:58:17Z

Lawyer: Brooke Astor asked son whether he wanted all her money, but she was being ironic

Brooke Astor's son claimed she asked him in 2003 whether he wanted all her $198 million fortune, but the aged philanthropist didn't mean it literally, her estate planning lawyer testified Thursday.

"I took it as an ironic statement," lawyer Henry Christen...

Walters, Kissinger describe NY socialite's decline

2010-09-08T12:58:27Z

Walters, Kissinger say NYC socialite Brooke Astor was failing mentally, didn't recognize them

Television personality Barbara Walters and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger testified Thursday that in her final years socialit...

Vanity Fair editor: NYC socialite Astor forgot him

2010-04-16T12:12:48Z

Vanity Fair editor says NY patron Astor forgot who he was, maid says socialite forgot own name

Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter says New York City socialite Brooke Astor forgot who he was when they met for lunch in

NY producer: Astor said Bill Clinton was a flirt

2010-04-16T12:22:28Z

Producer: Astor loved Matthew Broderick but didn't recognize him in NY, said Clinton flirted

A movie producer gave another glimpse of philanthropist Brooke Astor's life and mental decline Monday when he testified that despite her love for actor Matthew Broderick she didn't recognize him when he spoke to her in a restaurant.

John Hart's te...

De la Renta says she accepted Astor's jewelry

2010-04-16T12:26:55Z

Annette de la Renta testifies she was comfortable accepting jewelry gifts from friend Astor

A diamond-and-gold necklace and earrings once owned by Brooke Astor took center stage Thursday at a theft trial that saw the late socialite's daughter-in-law weep upon arriving at the courthouse.

Charlene Marshall has drawn scorn throughout the...

Writer Auchincloss describes Astor's mental state

2010-04-16T13:34:06Z

Author-attorney Louis Auchincloss says socialite Brooke Astor didn't recognize him in 2001

They had been friends for 60 years, but socialite and philanthropist Brooke Astor had no idea who Louis Auchincloss was when they met at a luncheon in 2001, the author-attorney testified Thursday.

Auchincloss, a witness in the trial of Astor's son <...

Trial starts in NY socialite feud

2010-04-16T15:53:55Z

The scion of one of New York's leading families goes on trial Monday, accused of cheating his dying mother, legendary philanthropist Brooke Astor, out of millions of dollars.

The trial of Anthony Marshall, who allegedly defrauded his mother into changing her will while she was incapacitated by Alzheimer's, marks the ...

Astor Trial to Examine Brooke Astor’s Mental Condition

2010-10-23T22:23:48Z

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Jury selection set for trial of Brooke Astor's son

2010-04-16T15:56:40Z

Jury selection starts in trial of Brooke Astor's son, accused of looting $198 million estate

The son of the late Brooke Astor and a once-suspended lawyer he hired will go on trial on charges he robbed the $198 million estate of the beloved socialite and philanthropist.

Jury selection begins Monday in Manhattan's state Supreme Court for the trial of

Brooke Astor

2010-09-08T12:58:20Z

Anthony Marshall, left, arrives at Manhattan State Supreme Court for his sentencing, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in New York. The son of the late socialite and philanthropist Brooke Astor faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in p...

Astor Elder Abuse

2010-09-08T13:00:30Z

FILE - In this April 27, 2009 file photo, Anthony Marshall, son of late philanthropist Brooke Astor, appears in state Supreme Court where he was accused of stealing from his mother's $198 million estate. He was convicted Oct. 8, 2009. Senior citizens' advocates say New York City philanthropist Brooke Astor is a poster ch...

Anthony Marshall Trial Continues

2010-04-08T13:19:40Z

Apr 29, 2009 - Manhattan, New York, USA - ANTHONY MARSHALL arrives to Manhattan Criminal Court for his trial on charges of plundering his mother Bro...

Anthony Marshall And Francis Morrissey Trial Continues

2010-09-08T13:06:12Z

NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Anthony Marshall, son of late philanthropist Brooke Astor, is seen in Manhattan Supreme Court today where the defense made opening arguments April 28, 2009 in New York City. ...

Anthony Marshall And Francis Morrissey Trial Begins

2010-09-08T13:06:25Z

NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Attorney Kenneth Warner argues for a mistrial in the trial of Anthony Marshall, son of late philanthropist Brooke Astor in Manhattan Supreme Court today where opening argum...