
Part 4: The Last Mafia Boss of Boston
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The RICO Reveal: Unmasking Organized Crime
This chapter investigates a pivotal RICO case that exposed the intricacies of organized crime in Boston, focusing on illegal gambling and the violent control mechanisms within it. It also discusses the transition to state lotteries as a governmental strategy for revenue generation amidst a backdrop of community connection to illegal numbers games and the implications of excessive taxation.
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