Mickey Cohen: Hoodlum with a Hear
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Overview
Raised in Boyle Heights, Mickey Cohen rose to power by navigating corrupt police in 1940s Los Angeles. His influence began with bookies and slot machines, fronted by legitimate businesses. Cohen mingled with stars like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. He faced harassment upon release and was ultimately sent back to prison after the McClellan hearings.
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