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Purple Gang claims power over Detroit politics
In an interview, Hank Fine details the Purple Gang's influence over Detroit and state leaders, including bribery and threats to force opponents out of races. He recounts the Hooper murder investigation, arrests of Fleisher Selleck and Davidson, and the gang's extensive police and criminal connections.
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Detroit
Capitol
Hank Fine
Purple
House
Senate
Hooper
Ing
Harry Fleisher
Fleisher
Mikey Sellect
Davy Davidson
Mount Clemens
Mikey
Harry
Miami
Mikey Selleck
New York
Algonac
Montreal
Art Clover
Toronto
Senator Hooper
O’leary
Hitler