In a shocking turn of events, the United States Customs Court has brought to light a brazen scheme to evade whiskey taxes, orchestrated by none other than Martin K Cook, a member of the renowned Gordon family from Ann of Gordon, Scotland. At the center of the scandal is Cook’s alleged collaboration with Ebenezer W Farrington, a former revenue inspector and gauger, who has been accused of falsifying returns and concealing large quantities of bonded whiskey. The operation, masterminded by Cook, has been under investigation for several days, with District Attorney Judge Flerrepont leading the prosecution. Attorneys Metiers Htimnel QC and Pelton have taken up the defense, with T C Koop being the first witness to take the stand.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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