In Los Angeles, the entire hierarchy of the Dragna crime Family was convicted of extorting money from the owners of porn shops. What key factor enabled law enforcement to successfully prosecute this crime Family?
What will be an ideal response?
Pornography, which at one time was under the almost exclusive control of organized crime, is widely available throughout the United States. Liberal court decisions have virtually legalized the genre and legitimate entrepreneurs have entered the market. Because they were no longer illegitimate entrepreneurs, porn operators in Los Angeles were able to go to the authorities and complain about the extortion attempt, enabling law enforcement to gather evidence needed to successfully prosecute the Dragna Family.
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