The late philanthropist and society woman Brooke Astor‘s son, Anthony Marshall, was convicted today of first degree grand larceny and scheming to defraud.
Brooke Astor had Alzheimer’s disease at the time of her death in 2007 and Marshall, 85, used her disease to his advantage when dipping into his mother’s fortune. The family’s estate lawyer, Francis X. Morrissey Jr., was also convicted of scheming to defraud.
Marshall faces at least one year in jail and up to 25 years depending on how the sentencing goes on December 8. His attorney said they were “stunned” by the verdict and they plan to appeal.
Marshall has been accused of stealing money and luxury items from his mother’s home under the guidance of Morrissey. Morrissey was also said to be helping Marshall manipulate Astor into bequeathing more money to her son in her will that was originally intended to go to charity.
The bastard deserves to go to prison for the rest of his life! Taking advantage of your ailing mother, who only wanted to help others, is the lowest of the low!
[Image via AP Images.]
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