gangsters
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Officials no longer talk about eliminating the PCC but managing its uneasy coexistence with the state—often leaving investigators frustrated or stunned by the links between gangsters and the state itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Some of its most notable inmates have included notorious gangsters Al Capone, Mickey Cohen and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
But demand has fallen hard for his niche talent of calmly engaging with gangsters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
There may have been some male suitors but never any who were gangsters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
“Have gangsters taken hold of the place? Your policemen are so tough they can lift a bull by the horns. Surely they can restore order if there are any gangsters around.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
