of brooke astor's son found guilty

Brooke Astor’s Son Found Guilty: Anthony Marshall, 85, has been found guilty of swindling his mother, socialite Brooke Astor, out of more than $60 million. Marshall was convicted on fourteen of the sixteen charges against him, including grand larceny, conspiracy, and fraud.


Anthony D. Marshall and his wife, Charlene, left Manhattan State Supreme Court after the verdict was delivered. [photo via NY Mag]

At last, the long, ugly Astor trial has come to an (ugly) end: A jury has found Anthony Marshall, 85, guilty of swindling his Alzheimer's-ridden mother, socialite Brooke Astor, out of more than $60 million. Marshall was convicted on fourteen of the sixteen charges against him, including grand larceny, conspiracy, and fraud. His lawyer, Francis Morrissey, who allegedly aided the fraud, was also found guilty of conspiracy and forgery. Both men could be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison, but they'll have to wait a little longer to find out what their fate is. The judge set the sentencing for Dec. 8.

According to the Post, Marshall appeared stoic and somber when the verdict was read, while his wife, Charlene, trembled slightly and Morrissey nearly cried.