Dapper Dan America’s Most Corrupt Politician
Dapper Dan America’s Most Corrupt Politician by Patrick Halley, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on March 31, 2015, offers a detailed account of the life and exploits of Daniel H. Coakley, known as “Dapper Dan.” This 456-page book delves into the intricate world of Boston politics, revealing Coakley’s dubious dealings, including his role as Charles Ponzi’s attorney and his involvement in various schemes that highlight the corruption of the era.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of Coakley’s manipulative tactics, such as his arrangements with District Attorneys to dismiss serious charges for a fee and his blackmail of influential Hollywood figures. The narrative captures the essence of a time when politics was characterized by backroom deals and public spectacles, providing insights into the darker aspects of American government and political science. This edition is presented in English and measures 9 by 6 inches, weighing 1.34 pounds.
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He was Charles Ponzi’s attorney, and bilked the world’s most famous con-man for nearly $300,000. He had a get out of jail arrangement with three District Attorneys whereby any case, up to and including murder, could be dismissed for a fee. He hoodwinked the most powerful Hollywood moguls in a blackmail scheme worthy of its own motion picture. He sold a pardon to one of the most notorious gangsters in American history. He was Daniel H. Coakley, “Dapper Dan” to his many adversaries, and he was without a doubt, America’s most corrupt politician. This is his story, and a blow by blow look at old time Boston politics, from the smoky back rooms to the torchlight rallies. The true “last hurrah” of a bygone era of politics as a contact sport.
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