Legacy MattersDetails about the charges against Anthony Marshall, son of Brook Astor, are catnip for the tabloids.
DA's Kick in the Astor
He tried to appear stoic, but Brooke Astor's son had a difficult time keeping a stiff upper lip yesterday as he was arraigned on charges of swindling his Alzheimer's-stricken mother out of millions in cash, property and artwork.
Anthony Marshall had to wipe away tears when his wife, Charlene, ran into his arms in Manhattan Supreme Court, where he was about to be slammed with charges over his handling of his mother's affairs, including grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and conspiracy.
If convicted at trial of the top count, Marshall, 83, would face up to 25 years in prison and would likely die behind bars.