In 2003, Mr. Mellon started his own shoe company, Harrys of London. His lawyer argued in court the Mr. Mellon was too disorganized to have pulled off the crime. Mr. Mellon remained close to both his former wives. Mr. Mellon, once chairman of the New York Republican Party Finance Committee , donated more than $5,000 to Mr. Kennedy’s unsuccessful campaign. Mr. Mellon was also a Republican National Committee delegate for the 2012 presidential election.

Source: New York Times April 20, 2018 18:55 UTC