June 29, 1957 – In a shocking twist in the bribery and conspiracy trial of labor boss James Hoffa, a crucial meeting between Hoffa and defendant John Cye Cheasty came to light yesterday. The FBI released photographs of the meeting, where Cheasty claimed he handed over documents from the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee to Hoffa and received $2000 in return.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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