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Harry Vallon

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Harry Vallon was a New York City gambler and mob informant. He turned state's evidence and testified against the gunman in the murder of Herman Rosenthal, and also against Charles Becker, under a promise of immunity from the district attorney.[1] He testified as one of four mob informants, along with Bridgey Webber, Jack Rose, and Sam Schepps at the Becker-Rosenthal trial.[2] Based upon his testimony, Charles Becker, along with the four gunmaen involved in the murder, were convicted and sentenced to death.[3] In 1936 he was threatened with rearrest in the case.[4]

Vallon circa 1915

References

  1. ^ "People v. Becker". Northeastern Reporter. 1915. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Becker Informers Now Ready To Flit. Schepps West for Vaudeville, Webber to Europe, Rose and Vallon Won't Tell". New York Times. November 21, 1912. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
  3. ^ "Harry Vallon Released. "Bridgie" Webber's Brother Stops Prosecution in Foreclosure Case". New York Times. December 7, 1913. Retrieved 2010-12-10. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ "Dodge Refuses to Grant Lawyer's Request in Rosenthal Case". New York Times. September 10, 1936. Retrieved 2010-12-13.