Quick Info
| Profession | Bootlegger |
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| Nationality | American |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Edward Donegan was an American odd-job laborer in 1919 who became a bootlegger after National Prohibition took effect in January 1920. He obtained alcohol from warehouses through an insider at the Bureau of Prohibition and sold fraudulent permits to other bootleggers. His activities came to light when he tried to bribe Internal Revenue Service agents, and he was convicted of possessing stolen property and intent to defraud the United States. |
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Career
| Early occupation | Casual or odd-job laborer in 1919 |
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| Notable activity | Bootlegging during National Prohibition, including illegal withdrawals of alcohol from warehouses and sale of fraudulent permits |
| Legal outcome | Convicted of possessing stolen property and intent to defraud the United States |
| Duration of scheme | About four months in late 1920 |
| Bank deposits during scheme | $1,653,797 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He reportedly became a millionaire within about four months through bootlegging. | |
| 2. He was exposed after attempting to bribe Internal Revenue Service agents who were investigating another matter. |
