Investigation into Richard Allen bribery allegations

Title

Investigation into Richard Allen bribery allegations

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

2 Dec 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:32

Description

Report on the end of an investigation into bribery allegations against US National Security Adviser Richard Allen. The investigation cleared him of the charges but inquiries into financial irregularities are continuing. Includes excerpts of a press conference given by Allen. It is said Allen had disagreements with President Ronald Reagan’s aides Ed Meath and Jim Baker, Secretary of State, Alexander Haig, and Defense Secretary, Caspar Weinberger. Male reporter not identified (poss. Andrew Manderstam).

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Richard Allen

Keywords

USA; Corruption; Political corruption; State security; Ronald Reagan; Security; Alexander Haig; Criminal investigation; Caspar Weinberger; James Baker; Richard Allen; Edward Meath

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