organized crime

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Still, the reference to 1930s-era Chicago law enforcement was apt, because it was an era of police lawlessness, where unconstitutional practices like the third-degree were justified as necessary to stopping organized crime.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

In a statement to The Times, Villarreal denied any connection to organized crime, saying that as a public servant, he has always been transparent, responsible and followed the law.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

One politician who acknowledged losing hers is Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Avila, who has denied links to organized crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Mexican soldiers largely avoided clashes with powerful organized crime groups, which grew in geographical reach, power and economic penetration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

All this says nothing of the fact that Prohibition was directly responsible for the birth of organized crime in America and the introduction of the American gangster.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler