"Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice" Set to Premiere On Court TV June 19; Celebrated Author and Columnist Explores the Darker Side of Wealth and Power in Documentary Series.Entertainment Editors NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 16, 2002 Court TV is taking viewers inside the world of the rich and famous in its newest documentary series, "Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice," announced Henry Schleiff, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Court TV. Dunne, a best selling author and a celebrated columnist at Vanity Fair, will take viewers through a selection of notorious cases that reveal a more sinister side of high society- the greed and arrogance that leads people to believe they are above the law. "Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice" premieres Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT). Each week, "Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice" goes behind mansion walls and country club gates for a look inside some of the country's most exclusive locales. With his trademark insightful commentary and zeal for the truth, Dunne, who serves as the series host, takes a look at a particular crime including the investigation, the people involved and the resolution. Part mystery and part expose, "Dominick Dunne's Power Privilege and Justice" affords a unique glimpse inside an unusual world in which privilege and corruption collide with justice. "Dominick Dunne Dominick Dunne (born October 29, 1925) is an American writer and investigative journalist whose subjects frequently hinge on the ways high society interacts with the judiciary system. He was a producer in Hollywood and is also known from his frequent appearances on television. is a master storyteller who will bring his personal experience and insight to these compelling tales of greed and hubris Hubris An arrogance due to excessive pride and an insolence toward others. A classic character flaw of a trader or investor. ," said Schleiff. "It has always amazed me that Dominick's sources include those both 'upstairs and downstairs' and that both are so equally willing to share their inner most secrets with this 'Diogenes of dark society,'" said Schleiff. Dominick Dunne is the author of several novels, including The Two Mrs. Grenvilles, People Like Us, Another City, Not My Own, and the recent The Way We Lived Then: Recollections of a Well-Known Name Dropper drop·per n. A device that produces drops, especially a small tube with a suction bulb at one end for drawing in a liquid and releasing it in drops. Also called instillator. dropper 1. . Since 1993, Dunne has documented the lives of those involved in high profile crimes as a special correspondent special correspondent n → corresponsal m/f especial special correspondent n → envoyé spécial special correspondent special n for Vanity Fair magazine. He has covered the trials of William Kennedy Smith William Kennedy Smith (born September 4, 1960) is an American physician whose work focuses on landmines and the rehabilitation of people disabled by them. He is a member of the prominent Kennedy political family and is famous for a well-publicized 1991 rape trial in which he was , the Menendez brothers, O.J. Simpson, Michael Skakel Michael Skakel, born September 19, 1960, was convicted of murdering Martha Moxley in 2002. Skakel's father is the brother of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel. Prosecution for murder and, most recently, Alfred Taubman. "Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege and Justice" is produced by Jupiter Entertainment, Inc. Executive Producers are Stephen Land and Geoffrey Proud. Executive producer for Court TV is Anthony Horn. Ed Hersh is Senior Vice President of Documentaries and Specials for Court TV. Court TV (www.courttv.com or AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Keyword: Court TV), a basic cable network, provides a window on the American system of justice through distinctive programming that both entertains and informs. As the destination for programming that focuses on justice and criminal investigations, Court TV broadcasts trials by day and compelling stories of the criminal justice system in the evening. Court TV is 50% owned by AOL Time Warner, and 50% owned by Liberty Media Corp. The network has over 72 million subscribers. |
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