F. Lee Bailey
American criminal defense attorney (1933-2021)
Eliot Ness was an American Prohibition agent known for his efforts to take down notorious gangster Al Capone in Chicago. He led a team of incorruptible law enforcement agents, nicknamed The Untouchables, and his memoir launched several screen portrayals of him as an incorruptible crime fighter.
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About the Eliot Ness
Eliot Nesswas an American Prohibition agent known for his efforts to bring down Al Capone while enforcing Prohibition in Chicago. He was leader of a team of law enforcement agents nicknamed The Untouchables, handpicked for their incorruptibility. The release of his memoir The Untouchables, months after his death, launched several screen portrayals establishing a posthumous fame for Ness as an incorruptible crime fighter.
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Eliot Ness was an American Prohibition agent who was known for his efforts to bring down the notorious gangster Al Capone while enforcing Prohibition in Chicago.
Eliot Ness was the leader of a team of law enforcement agents nicknamed The Untouchables, who were handpicked for their incorruptibility and tasked with taking down Al Capone.
The release of Eliot Ness’ memoir, ‘The Untouchables’, months after his death, launched several screen portrayals that established a posthumous fame for him as an incorruptible crime fighter.
Eliot Ness led a team of law enforcement agents nicknamed The Untouchables, who were handpicked for their incorruptibility and dedication to bringing down Al Capone.
Eliot Ness was born on April 19, 1903, and passed away on May 16, 1957.
3 Quotes by Eliot Ness
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Unquestionably, it was going to be highly dangerous. Yet I felt it was quite natural to jump at the task. After all, if you don’t like action and excitement, you don’t go into police work. And, what the hell, I figured, nobody lives forever!
Eliot NessAmerican Prohibition agent (1903-1957)
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You think, eventually, that nothing can disturb you and that your nerves are impregnable. Yet, looking down at that familiar face, I realized that death is something to which we never become calloused.
Eliot NessAmerican Prohibition agent (1903-1957)
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Doubts raced through my mind as I considered the feasibility of enforcing a law which the majority of honest citizens didn’t seem to want.
Eliot NessAmerican Prohibition agent (1903-1957)