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American Hustle is a dramatization of the FBI's Abscam sting operation in the late 1970s and early '80s that led to convictions of seven members of the United States Congress, among others. The film does not attempt to directly document the events of Abscam.
Jul 16, 2018 · ABSCAM began as an FBI sting operation in 1978 designed to recover stolen pieces of art and track down fraudulent securities. To execute the sting, the FBI used the help of actual criminals and con men to try to catch art thieves and black market securities dealers.
Feb 6, 2023 · Abscam was a defining moment in American history, finally providing proof of the rampant corruption that the public had suspected for so long. The sting operation exposed members of Congress who were caught taking bribes, and they subsequently resigned from their positions.
Dec 17, 2013 · But according to The Sting Man, Robert W. Greene’s telling of Weinberg’s story and the Abscam affair, Weinberg didn’t work for his father until after his first marriage, to a wife named Mary ...
Twenty-five years ago last week, the world learned of our high-level investigation into public corruption and organized crime, infamously code-named ABSCAM. The unfolding details were riveting:
Feb 27, 2014 · FBI's Abscam Videos Are As Unbelievable As 'American Hustle' The Oscar contender is loosely based on the Abscam sting, which nailed a senator and six House members on corruption charges. The...
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