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President Regan signs law creating Death Penalty for homicides in Crack Cocaine Trafficking

André Sedlak, Esq.

President Regan signs law creating Death Penalty for homicides in Crack Cocaine Trafficking. November 18, 1988:  President Ronald Reagan signs H.R. 5210 "The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988" into law.  Creating Death Penalty for homicides in Crack Cocaine Trafficking.  The new legislation established the Office of National Drug Control Policy and National … [Read more...]

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The Apalachin Meeting introduced the American Mafia to the public.

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The Apalachin Meeting introduced the American Mafia to the public. November 14, 1957:  At the home of mobster Joseph "Joe the Barber" Barbara in Binghamton NY, law enforcement raids what is now known as "The Apalachin Meeting" and arrest 55 alleged organized crime bosses. It is alleged that the meeting took place to discuss the division and … [Read more...]

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