Tag: December 1939

  • Fiore Massucci, Extortion, New Haven CT, 1939

    Fiore Massucci, Extortion, New Haven CT, 1939

    In a shocking turn of events, convicted extortionist Fiore Massucci has taken his case to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at New York, a move that could potentially overturn the conviction. The case, which stems from an alleged attempt to extort $5,000 from former Mayor Frank Hayes, has been making waves in the…

  • Ford Motor Co, Unfair Labor Practices, Long Beach CA, 1938

    Ford Motor Co, Unfair Labor Practices, Long Beach CA, 1938

    The streets of Long Beach, California, were ablaze with worker discontent in 1938, as the Ford Motor Company faced the wrath of the labor movement. In a scathing verdict, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the behemoth auto manufacturer is responsible for a contentious strike that rocked its Long Beach plant. The…

  • Emily Wilson, Embezzlement, Illinois 2022

    Emily Wilson, Embezzlement, Illinois 2022

    In a shocking revelation, investigators in Chicago have uncovered a staggering cache of wealth belonging to 56-year-old Jeanette Lincoln, a widow who was thought to be living on a paltry $5 a week. The discovery has left friends and relatives stunned, as it turns out they were off the mark by a staggering $436,300. The…