<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2077235/open_sms">Send a text and follow Neal on X @nealedelstein. </a>The malfeasance in the Chicago courts inspires Bob to go to law school.  Mob-connected cop Rick Borelli  introduces him to the web of illegal gambling operations that reach into the western suburbs of Chicago.  Questions? Comments? Find Neal on Twitter at<a href='https://twitter.com/nealedelstein'> @NealEdelstein</a>. Thank you for listening!

Send a text and follow Neal on X @nealedelstein. The malfeasance in the Chicago courts inspires Bob to go to law school. Mob-connected cop Rick Borelli introduces him to the web of illegal gambling operations that reach into the western suburbs of Chicago. Questions? Comments? Find Neal on Twitter at @NealEdelstein. Thank you for listening!

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2077235/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send a text and follow Neal on X @nealedelstein. </a>The malfeasance in the Chicago courts inspires Bob to go to law school.&nbsp; Mob-connected cop Rick Borelli&nbsp; introduces him to the web of illegal gambling operations that reach into the western suburbs of Chicago. &nbsp;Questions? Comments? Find Neal on Twitter at<a href="https://twitter.com/nealedelstein" rel="noopener noreferrer"> @NealEdelstein</a>. Thank you for listening!

Episode 4: Chicago’s Courts

What started as research for a movie resulted in these recordings. This is the life story of Bob Cooley, a man who accomplished the impossible by decapitating Al Capone's syndicate.&nbsp; In the 1970’s Bob Cooley was a young cop who decided to became a lawyer, and ultimately found himself being an insider for the Chicago syndicate. The mob controlled the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.&nbsp; This multipart conversation details the inner workings of the notorious Chicago crime syndicate called the Outfit. From politicians on the take to a corrupt court system and cold case murders, we cover it all. There are also never before revealed details about cult icon Count Dante and mob fixture Pat Marcy. If you’re intrigued by organized crime, political corruption, and other matters of deceit this story for you.

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What started as research for a movie resulted in these recordings. This is the life story of Bob Cooley, a man who accomplished the impossible by decapitating Al Capone's syndicate.  In the 1970’s Bob Cooley was a young cop who decided to became a lawyer, and ultimately found himself being an insider for the Chicago syndicate. The mob controlled the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.  This multipart conversation details the inner workings of the notorious Chicago crime syndicate called the Outfit. From politicians on the take to a corrupt court system and cold case murders, we cover it all. There are also never before revealed details about cult icon Count Dante and mob fixture Pat Marcy. If you’re intrigued by organized crime, political corruption, and other matters of deceit this story for you.

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