Leona Helmsley trial

Title

Leona Helmsley trial

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

31 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:37

Description

Paul Woodley reports from New York on a tax fraud trial involving one of America’s richest families. Leona Helmsley, was found guilty of not paying two and a half million pounds in tax. Her husband, Harry Helmsley, was not considered fit enough to stand trial. Includes statement by Benito Romano, prosecutor.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Benito Romano

Keywords

USA; Fraud; Taxation; New York; Trials; Leona Helmsley; Harry Helmsley

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