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Dewey Statement on Lepke

Reel Number: 220870-07

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1951

Country: USA

Location: New York

TC Begins: 03:20:40

TC Ends: 03:23:19

Duration: 00:02:39

Dewey Statement on Lepke Thomas Dewey at desk, statement re Louis Buchalter aka Lepke. Talks re organised crime - protection rackets in garment & baking industry. Dewey apologises to cameraman re “bad take”. Several takes. Dewey appeals for help in the capture of Lepke, $25,000 reward offered. MCUs. Organized Crime; Mafia; 1950s; 1940s; New York State; Federal Agents;

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