October 14, 2009
By Lou Ann Anderson
No one would ever have predicted that the most high profile of elder abuse cases would involve a woman who reigned for decades as grande dame of New York society and was also known as a committed philanthropist. Things changed, however, when a Manhattan jury found both Anthony Marshall, Brooke Astor's son, and estate planning attorney Francis Morrissey guilty of multiple counts in the Brooke Astor estate looting trial. A recent interview provided the opportunity to talk with Philip Marshall, Astor's grandson, about elder abuse, inheritance rights and how an intersection of the two issues has forever changed his family's life.
Upon the verdict announcement, Philip Marshall released this statement: "I hope this brings some consolation and closure for the many people, including my grandmother’s loyal staff, caregivers and friends, who helped when she was so vulnerable and so manipulated. I sincerely hope these sad circumstances contribute to the recognition of elder abuse and exploitation as a growing national problem."
Much has been written about the Astor estate looting trial and Philip Marshall takes exception to those who believe these type cases are strictly family issues and shouldn't be considered criminal acts.
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SOURCE: The Examiner
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I totally agree with Mr Philip Marshall regarding the treatment of elder abuse by relatives. as 'family issues'. Just like child abuse; the perpetrators lose their privacy rights when they committed abuse and violation of Human Rights.
I must hasten to add, that there are many who are of the opposite view. This can only mean that elder abuse issues are still 'under wraps' in many countries. Just ask around. Many do not even know that there is such a term, let alone the serious implications to the well being of our valued seniors.
.................. AC
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