Waxey Gordon
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Waxey Gordon (born Irving Wexler; January 19, 1888 ā June 24, 1952) was an American gangster who specialized in bootlegging and illegal gambling. An associate of Arnold Rothstein during prohibition, he was caught up in a power struggle following Rothstein's death. Fellow Rothstein associates Charles "Lucky" Luciano and Meyer Lansky provided authorities with evidence that led to his imprisonment for ten years.
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Waxey Gordon | |
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Born | Irving Wexler January 19, 1888 Lower East Side, New York City, U.S. |
Died | June 24, 1952(1952-06-24) (aged 64) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Bootlegger, racketeer |
Conviction(s) | Tax evasion, Narcotics trafficking |
Criminal penalty | 10 years, 25 years |
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