Casino History
Crimes / Violence / Punishments: Gambling
Defense Attorneys: James D.C. Murray
Gambling History
Gambling: Reporters Of: Martin Mooney
Games / Races: Policy / Numbers
Gaming History
It Really Happened
Law Enforcement / Judicial System: New York Court of Appeals
New York--New York
Queens County Jail
United States
Newsman Gets Burned for Reporting on Illegal Gambling
1935-1936 In about mid-December 1935, New York newspaper reporter Martin Mooney (1896-1967) faced serving his jail sentence during the upcoming holidays. His offense? Contempt of court for refusing to reveal to the local grand jurors…