Brilab Defendants in Court (1980)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-06-27
Duration: 00:01:04
Subjects: Brilab scandal | SCANDALS | Political corruption | MARCELLO, CARLOS | Roemer, Charles, E., II, 1923-2012 | Davidson, Isaac Irving | Marinello, Vincent A.
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
Description
This segment from the June 27, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on reputed New Orleans crime boss Carlos Marcello, former Commissioner of Administration Charles Roemer, Washington lobbyist Isaac Irving Davidson, and New Orleans lawyer Vincent Marinello all pleading innocent to charges of racketeering, mail fraud, and conspiracy stemming from the FBI’s Brilab investigation into an insurance kickback scheme. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome