Frank Costello was the fixer, forging close links with politicians and judges, and dispensing annual
Frank Costello was the fixer, forging close links with politicians and judges, and dispensing annually thousands of dollars to law enforcers, to protect the Mob’s interests. His slice of the business was gambling… Costello liked to spend his fortune on dressing well and when a lawyer later asked him to wear a cheaper suit for a trial he said, ‘I’m sorry counsellor, I’d rather blow the goddamn case.’” - Tim Newark, Boardwalk Gangster -- source link
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