The Mafia Court: Corruption in Chicago
This rigorous examination of the court system is presented from a practical, citizen-based perspective and fueled by the firsthand anecdotes shared with the author by a member of the Mafia in Chicago. Touching upon the history of mob influence, including the dealings of infamous Al Capone, the book asserts both the positives and negatives of organized crime participants who are also functioning members of the Chicago community. It makes claims about the ways in which corruption can develop in a court system, and offers lessons through example on how deep corruption could be in Chicago during various periods and what motivation and opportunity there is for citizens to avoid such court corruption.
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The Mafia Court: Corruption in Chicago
This rigorous examination of the court system is presented from a practical, citizen-based perspective and fueled by the firsthand anecdotes shared with the author by a member of the Mafia in Chicago. Touching upon the history of mob influence, including the dealings of infamous Al Capone, the book asserts both the positives and negatives of organized crime participants who are also functioning members of the Chicago community. It makes claims about the ways in which corruption can develop in a court system, and offers lessons through example on how deep corruption could be in Chicago during various periods and what motivation and opportunity there is for citizens to avoid such court corruption.
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The Mafia Court: Corruption in Chicago

The Mafia Court: Corruption in Chicago

by John Russell Hughes
The Mafia Court: Corruption in Chicago

The Mafia Court: Corruption in Chicago

by John Russell Hughes

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Overview

This rigorous examination of the court system is presented from a practical, citizen-based perspective and fueled by the firsthand anecdotes shared with the author by a member of the Mafia in Chicago. Touching upon the history of mob influence, including the dealings of infamous Al Capone, the book asserts both the positives and negatives of organized crime participants who are also functioning members of the Chicago community. It makes claims about the ways in which corruption can develop in a court system, and offers lessons through example on how deep corruption could be in Chicago during various periods and what motivation and opportunity there is for citizens to avoid such court corruption.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781937584511
Publisher: Trine Day
Publication date: 02/01/2014
Pages: 384
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Dr. John Russell Hughes is director of clinical neurophysiology and a professor of neurology at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago. He is the author of six books, including JFK and Sam: The Connection Between the Giancana and Kennedy Assassinations, and more than 500 scientific articles. He lives in Evanston, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Prologue 1

The Pioneers: 1910-1925 3

The Genna Brothers 5

Big Jim Colosimo 6

Johnny Torrio 7

The Bosses: 1925-Present 11

Alphonse Capone 13

Frank Nitti 38

Paul Ricca 42

Anthony Accardo 46

Llewellyn Humphreys 52

Sam Giancana 76

Samuel Battaglia 91

John Cerone 93

Felix Alderisio 94

Joseph Aiuppa 97

Joseph Ferriola 100

Samuel Carlisi 107

John DiFronzo 108

James Marceilo 110

John DiFronzo 111

Notable Soldiers of the Mob 113

Joseph Glimco 115

Anthony DeTolve 120

Roland Libonati 121

Anthony Moschiano 125

Mandell Skar 125

Alan Rosenberg 129

Frank Annunzio 131

James Adducci 132

George Kells 133

Frank Porcaro 134

Joseph Aiuppa 135

Dwayne Seavey 135

John Fortino 136

Julius Echeles 137

Richard Cain 138

Johnny Rosselli 143

Panczko Brothers 144

Sam DeStefano 153

The Culture of Corruption in Chicago 161

Federal Investigations 175

Operation Greylord and Gambat 177

Operation Family Secrets 183

Epilogue 191

Bibliography 195

Acknowledgments 197

Index 199

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