1. Savoy Ballroom
... not be revoked." On March 1, the police finally did find evidence that the ballroom was a base of prostitution and even alleged that Lee Edwards, an employee who was not kept in the books (which was required by law), was aiding the pimps. The management was also charged with allowing ... , O'Leary ruled to revoke the dance hall's license on March 24, 1943. During the trial, Anthony Paduano, an undercover officer testified to meeting Edwards and Alfred Johnson (the actual pimp), who in turn offered him the services of four women for ten dollars plus cab fare. Paduano accepted this offer ...
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- Approx Pages: 12
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- Grade Level: High School