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Andrew Newton’s story

Title
Andrew Newton’s story
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1977
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Duration
00:03:55
Description
Richard Suffolk, Andrew Newton’s solicitor, on tapes confirming his story of being hired as a hitman by Jeremy Thorpe, Liberal leader, to murder Norman Scott and his statement to police. Unlikely to be charged by police. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Richard Suffolk
Keywords
Police; Jeremy Thorpe; Homicide; Homosexuality; Audio tapes; Andrew Newton; Norman Scott; Political leaders; Gays; Political scandals

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