Brophy child cruelty trial

Title

Brophy child cruelty trial

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Aug 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:58

Description

Report on the acquittal of Kathleen Brophy at her trial at the Old Bailey for alleged child cruelty against her baby son Michael Brophy. Her husband, Peter Brophy, who was also on trial, committed suicide prior to sentencing. Includes precis of court evidence. Speaking are: Howard Kaye, solicitor; Rocklyn Bentleman, eyewitness; Maureen Graham, neighbour. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Rocklyn Bentleman; Howard Kaye; Maureen Graham

Keywords

Suicide; Child abuse; Children (family); Trials; Parents; Babies; Verdicts; Peter Brophy; Michael Brophy; Kathleen Brophy

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