On February 3, 1921, a bombshell dropped in the halls of power in New York City. Assistant District Attorney Jacob Hastings’ scathing resignation shook the very foundations of the Tammany Hall machine. The news left Judge Swann aghast, his eyes scanning the paper in disbelief. The story alleged that Hastings had made a stunning statement about the members of the automobile squad, calling them ‘fine cops’ with ‘no evidence’ of collusion with thieves.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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