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Astor Trial Delayed as Son Visits Doc

Trial may restart tomorrow: judge

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(Newser) – The Brooke Astor trial is on hold because the late philanthropist’s accused son is visiting his neurologist. Anthony Marshall—who is 85, wears a pacemaker, and has survived a heart attack and open-heart surgery—has been looking increasingly frail as the fraud trial unfolds, the New York Post notes. He and his wife left court early yesterday without public explanation.

Anthony Marshall leaves the courtroom during a recess in his trial last month. The defendant's health has been declining as the trial drags on.
Anthony Marshall leaves the courtroom during a recess in his trial last month. The defendant's health has been declining as the trial drags on.   (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
Anthony Marshall, son of late philanthropist Brooke Astor, holds hands with his wife Charlene Marshall. The couple left court early yesterday for unclear reasons.
Anthony Marshall, son of late philanthropist Brooke Astor, holds hands with his wife Charlene Marshall. The couple left court early yesterday for unclear reasons.   (AP Photo/Marc A. Hermann, Pool)
Marshall is visiting his neurologist for an undisclosed health condition.
Marshall is visiting his neurologist for an undisclosed health condition.   (AP Photo/Marc A. Hermann, Pool)
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