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Iran Arms Scandal #555404

NBC Evening News for Saturday, Mar 28, 1987
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(Studio: Connie Chung) Report introduced.

(DC: Arthur Kent) Indications that former CIA director William Casey supervise Colonel Oliver North's diversion of Iranian arms sale funds to Nicaraguan Contras examined; details given, scenes shown. Scope of illegal Contra aid program attributed toCasey considered. [Senator Patrick LEAHY - claims Casey oversaw group of CIA operatives and North.] Roles CIA agents Clair George, Duane Clarridge and Tomas Castillo believed to have played outlined.

Reporter(s):
Chung, Connie;
Kent, Arthur
Duration:
00:02:40

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