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Tony Bennett’s Daughters File Expanded Lawsuit Against Brother Over Estate Mismanagement

Johanna and Antonia Bennett allege Danny Bennett abused his fiduciary role, withheld assets, and profited at their expense, seeking his removal as trustee.

Overview

  • Johanna and Antonia Bennett accuse their brother Danny of financial mismanagement and self-dealing in a newly filed lawsuit in New York State Court.
  • The suit alleges Danny sold Tony Bennett’s name, likeness, and royalties to Iconoclast without informing his siblings or providing details of the transaction.
  • Danny is accused of taking $1.2 million in loans from the family trust, paying himself excessive commissions, and disposing of sentimental items without notice.
  • The sisters claim Danny exploited their father’s diminished capacity due to Alzheimer’s disease to make financial decisions for personal gain.
  • They are requesting damages, a full accounting of the estate, and Danny’s removal as trustee, while Danny denies all allegations, citing decades of trusted management.

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