William Kennedy Smith accused of rape in Florida

Title

William Kennedy Smith accused of rape in Florida

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:22

Description

Report on the case of William Kennedy Smith, nephew of former US President, John F. Kennedy, who is being accused of rape by a 29 year-old woman from Palm Beach. Police have assembled the facts of the case, which are laid out by police spokesman Craig Gunkel, who explains the decision to charge Smith. Patrick Kennedy, a cousin of Smith, calls for a fair, impartial investigation. NBC may be prosecuted for identifiying the alleged victim. Paul Woodley reports.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Craig Gunkel; Patrick Kennedy

Keywords

USA; Legal procedure; Crime; Police; Edward Kennedy; Presidents; NBC; Politicians; Rape; John F. Kennedy; Florida; Palm Beach; William Kennedy Smith

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