Criminal Operation Flagship
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Dec 13, 2024 Alan Goldberg, a seasoned television producer, shares his firsthand experience embedding with the U.S. Marshals during Operation Flagship. He unravels the elaborate scheme where a fake TV contest was used to catch fugitives, drawing parallels to innovative law enforcement tactics of the '80s. The conversation quickly pivots to the fallout, revealing ethical dilemmas and wrongful identifications that emerged post-operation. Goldberg’s insights challenge the effectiveness and morality of these stings, sparking a captivating discussion on crime prevention.
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Boy George Sting
- In 1984, Robert Harris won a fake contest to see Boy George.
- This was a sting operation by US Marshals to arrest him for burglary.
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- The US Marshals created a fake TV station and contest to lure fugitives.
- They used Boy George's popularity to attract targets like Robert Harris.
Puño Airlines
- The US Marshals created a fake airline, Puño Airlines, to lure fugitives.
- They offered free trips to the Bahamas and arrested people at the airport.