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Jeremy Thorpe hearing-Peter Bessell evidence

Title
Jeremy Thorpe hearing-Peter Bessell evidence
Genre
News report
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:03:36
Description
Peter Gould reports on evidence of former Liberal MP Peter Bessell, at the hearing at Minehead Magistrates’ Court in Somerset over allegations former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe had conspired to hire an assassin to murder former male model, Norman Scott, whose allegations of a homosexual relationship threatened his political career. Second male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Peter Gould
Keywords
Liberal Party; Somerset; Jeremy Thorpe; Homicide; Trials; Politicians; Peter Bessell; Norman Scott; Political leaders; Allegations; Minehead; Gays; Political scandals; Magistrates courts

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