Jeremy Thorpe statement after trial verdict

Title

Jeremy Thorpe statement after trial verdict

Genre

Press conference; Speech

TX Date

22 Jun 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:00:54

Description

Press statement outside the Old Bailey in London by former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe, following his acquittal over allegations he planned to murder male model Nicholas Scott, after claims about his private life threatened his political career.

Contributors

Jeremy Thorpe

Keywords

Liberal Party; Jeremy Thorpe; Homicide; Trials; Politicians; Political leaders; Allegations; Business people; David Holmes; George Deakin; Verdicts; Political scandals; Nicholas Scott; John Le Mesurier

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