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The Secret Six, Chicago-based vigilante group (en.wikipedia.org)

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The Secret Six, officially known as the Crime Prevention and Punishment Committee of the Chicago Association of Commerce (CAC), was a well-funded and powerful vigilante enterprise established by the Association (now the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce) in February 1930. The group inspired a movie by the same name, was credited by Al Capone for his downfall, helped launch Eliot Ness and his Untouchables, and briefly served as a model for vigilante organizations across America.

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[–] Trebuchet@europe.pub 2 points 3 weeks ago

Great read, thank you for sharing