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March 14, 1951
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In New York, gambler Frank Costello challenges Senate crime investigators to produce evidence that he leads a national crime syndicate, demanding a chance to reply after being accused in prior reports.
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GAMBLER COSTELLO
CHALLENGES
INVESTIGATORS
NEW YORK, (AP)- Gambler Frank Costello yesterday challenged Senate crime investigators to produce evidence that he runs a national crime syndicate.
The committee has accused Costello in recent reports of ruling such an organization.
Demanding, in effect, that the committee put up or shut up, Costello said through his attorney: "I am a witness and not a defendant."
He said he wanted to see the evidence, and then have a chance to make "proper reply."
Dressed immaculately in a blue suit and maroon tie, the suave, reputed underworld leader took his place under the television lights beside his attorney, George Wolf.
The crowded room in the federal courthouse became perceptibly tense as Costello entered.
In his statement, he charged that the committee had named him as a national arch-criminal in a report prepared before he even appeared at an executive session of the group previously.
CHALLENGES
INVESTIGATORS
NEW YORK, (AP)- Gambler Frank Costello yesterday challenged Senate crime investigators to produce evidence that he runs a national crime syndicate.
The committee has accused Costello in recent reports of ruling such an organization.
Demanding, in effect, that the committee put up or shut up, Costello said through his attorney: "I am a witness and not a defendant."
He said he wanted to see the evidence, and then have a chance to make "proper reply."
Dressed immaculately in a blue suit and maroon tie, the suave, reputed underworld leader took his place under the television lights beside his attorney, George Wolf.
The crowded room in the federal courthouse became perceptibly tense as Costello entered.
In his statement, he charged that the committee had named him as a national arch-criminal in a report prepared before he even appeared at an executive session of the group previously.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Frank Costello
Senate Investigation
Crime Syndicate
Underworld Leader
Evidence Challenge
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank Costello
George Wolf
Where did it happen?
New York, Federal Courthouse
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank Costello
George Wolf
Location
New York, Federal Courthouse
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Frank Costello challenges Senate crime investigators to provide evidence of his alleged control over a national crime syndicate, asserting he is a witness not a defendant and demanding a chance to reply after prior accusations.