December 4, 1872, was a day of twists and turns in the tumultuous world of New York City’s courts. The infamous William ‘Boss’ Tweed, the kingpin of Tammany Hall, was back in court, facing a new day of questioning in the ongoing Fungus Fraud scandal. Despite the gravity of the situation, the proceedings were marked by delays and dilatory motions, further postponing the inevitable reckoning for the corrupt politician.
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- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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