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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jack_DragnaJack Dragna - Wikipedia

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   Jack Ignatius Dragna (born Ignazio Dragna, Italian pronunciation: [iɲˈɲattsjo ˈdraɲɲa]; April 18, 1891 – February 23, 1956) was a Sicilian-American Mafia member, entrepreneur and Black Hander who was active in both Italy and the United States in the 20th century.

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3. www.latimes.com › california › storyWhy was the mob in L.A. so much quieter than in Chicago or ...

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   Jun 1, 2021 · Its central figure is Jack Dragna, a man The Times once said was “perhaps the only classic ‘godfather’ that the city has ever known.” It’s written by Avi Bash and J. Michael Niotta —...

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4. www.nationalcrimesyndicate.com › jack-dragnaJack Dragna Biography: The Early Days of Los Angeles With Dr ...

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   Oct 23, 2018 · Learn about Jack Dragna, the Sicilian-born leader of the Los Angeles branch of the American Mafia from 1931 to 1956. Discover how he rose to power, fought rival gangs, and shaped the gambling scene in LA and Las Vegas.

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   Who is Jack Dragna?

   • L.A.’s criminal backstory gets mugshot-detailed scrutiny in a new book, “Los Angeles Underworld,” a kind of illustrated scrapbook of organized crime and its civic cousin. Its central figure is Jack Dragna, a man The Times once said was “perhaps the only classic ‘godfather’ that the city has ever known.”

   Why was the L.A. mob quieter than Chicago and New York ... - Los

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   Was Dragna a mobster?

   • After his prison stint he worked closely with Joseph Ardizzone, a prominent mobster in Los Angeles. In 1931, Dragna succeeded Joseph Ardizzone as boss of the Los Angeles crime family. It was rumored that Dragna was involved in Ardizzone's disappearance and presumed murder.

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   Who is Jack Dragna's grandson Michael Niotta?

   • Dragna’s eldest great grandson, J. Michael Niotta, is currently working on a Jack Dragna biography titled, Beneath the Hollywood Mafia Mask. Author’s Note: My recent Las Vegas Mob Museum lecture on Jack Dragna, Benjamin Siegel, Mickey Cohen and early Los Angeles criminal happenings went over well.

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   Did Jack Dragna ever get a foothold in Las Vegas?

   • Although pop culture outlets are quick to spout that Jack Dragna never got a foothold in Las Vegas—which is fairly true—in a manner he actually contributed to the formation of Sin City; Jack Dragna was largely responsible for purging the founding fathers of modern day Las Vegas from their earlier turf of Los Angeles.

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   Was Dragna a good boss?

   • Dragna was the most successful boss the L.A. family ever had. Although he wasn't able to infiltrate many of the labor unions in the entertainment industry, he involved the Los Angeles family in the entertainment business, and brought the L.A. Mafia onto the national stage.

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   Was Eddie Cannizzaro connected to Jack Dragna?

   • The detective’s investigation did verify that Eddie Cannizzaro was indeed “connected.” He had worked as a gofer for gambling chieftain Jack Dragna, once described in a state crime commission report as “the Al Capone of California.”

   Who Killed Bugsy Siegel? 50 Years Later, Still a Mystery

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Los_Angeles_crime_familyLos Angeles crime family - Wikipedia

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   Jack Dragna took control of the family after Ardizzone's death in 1931, and made peace with the National Mafia Syndicate. In addition, his brother Tom Dragna was made his consigliere while his nephew Louis Tom Dragna became a made man in 1947.

7. mafiagenealogy.com › 2017/10/01 › los-angeles-1915Los Angeles, 1915: Jack Dragna and Sam Streva

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   Oct 1, 2017 · Jack Dragna, the first boss of Los Angeles under Luciano's Commission, was convicted of extortion with ringleader Sam Streva, a gangster whose life story has been conflated with another man's.

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9. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1997/06/20-meWho Killed Bugsy Siegel? 50 Years Later, Still a Mystery

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   Jun 20, 1997 · He had worked as a gofer for gambling chieftain Jack Dragna, once described in a state crime commission report as “the Al Capone of California.” Dragna and Siegel had been colleagues in New...

10. www.youtube.com › watchThe Infamous Jack Dragna: Los Angeles' Most Feared Mobster

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    we unveil the captivating tale of one of Los Angeles' most infamous mobsters, Jack Dragna. Join us as we uncover the enigma behind this cunning crime lord who ruled the City of...

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