Edward J. M. Little - A thug in a Congressman's suit.

A thug in a Congressman's suit.

Context

Referring to the defendant, U.S. Congressman Mario Biaggi, in a corruption trial:

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Edward J. M. Little, U.S. Attorney, Address to the jury, Federal District Court, Manhattan, July 20, 1988

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