" didn't choose this.Certainly she wouldn't like what's happening, but look what it's doing, in terms of addressing an incredible cause," he said. Philip, who testified against his father for the prosecution, told "20/20" while he never wanted a public trial, it has cast a spotlight on an epidemic of elder abuse. "20/20" spoke exclusively to Marshall, his wife Charlene and son Philip in the weeks before the verdict. In October 2006, he settled the charges, returning some money, jewelry and artwork, and relinquishing control over his mother's finances. Marshall claims the charges of elder abuse were unsubstantiated. When Philip filed for guardianship of Astor in 2006, accusing his father of neglect, some of the allegations caught the eye of prosecutors, who charged Tony Marshall, 85, on criminal counts of larceny and scheming to defraud. "I hope this brings some consolation and closure for the many people, including my grandmother's loyal staff, caregivers and friends, who helped when she was so vulnerable and so manipulated," Astor's grandson, Philip Marshall, said in a statement. ruled that the current bail was sufficient. Prosecutors asked for bail to be raised from $100,000 to a $5 million bond for each defendant, but Justice Bartley Jr. Marshall was found not guilty on charges of larceny, relating to the controversial sale of Astor's prized Childe Hassam painting, and falsifying business records.
His wife Charlene Marshall, who was cast as the villain in her husband's trial, sat silently. Marshall, who could spend a minimum of one year and up to 25 in prison, faced the judge and then the jury as the verdict was read.
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The trial brought to light what prosecutors say was a tragic end for the New York City socialite, whose mental state had deteriorated to the point where she could no longer recognize her own family. She died in August 2007 at the age of 105.
The jury said that the verdict was reached unanimously.Īstor was the epitome of high society in New York and a respected philanthropist donating about $200 million to city landmarks such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Public Library. The verdict comes as a surprise, after reports of upset jury members and a possible mistrial swirled, as the jury entered their 12th day of deliberation. Co-defendant Francis Morrissey, Astor's estate lawyer, was found guilty on all six counts of conspiracy, scheming to defraud and forgery. 8, 2009— - Brooke Astor's son Anthony Marshall was convicted of tricking his late mother out of millions, and changing her will while the New York City socialite was incompetent and suffering from Alzheimer's in her final years.Īfter more than five months in criminal court, jurors convicted 85-year-old Marshall of 14 criminal counts, including fraud and grand larceny.
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