Billygate investigation - Robert Vesco involvement

Title

Billygate investigation - Robert Vesco involvement

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

29 Jul 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:24

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the alleged involvement of Robert L. Vesco, the fugitive American financier, in the so-called Billygate affair, and the possible Libyan connections of Billy Carter, US President Jimmy Carter’s brother. The report also examines possible rival Democratic nominations to Jimmy Carter. Speakers include: Republican, Orrin Hatch of Utah; Democrat, Dennis Deconcini.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Orrin Hatch; Dennis DeConcini

Keywords

USA; Politics; Political parties; Jimmy Carter; Presidents; Libya; Public inquiries; Family relationships; Political scandals; Democratic Party (USA); Billy Carter; Brothers; Robert Vesco

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