How did huge mob bosses that “everybody knew” was a mob boss, or criminal running the place, etc, get away with it?
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The classic mob boss move is to get an unproven, but very believable reputation for brutal violence. Then, you simply suggest things that people might do for you because you are such good friends. Things like lend me your truck in the dead of night, no questions asked. Tell me when a certain lawyer comes into your shop. Give me your best produce as a present.
This is why mobsters have a very odd manner of speaking. They make clear demands, but in a way that sounds like you are just doing a favour to an old friend. It’s very difficult to prove that they are extorting everyone or bribing people because no one will talk to police about it.
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