Barnet Baff
Encyclopedia
Barnet Baff was a poultry dealer in New York City
that was murdered by organized crime
that represented the "poultry trust" in New York that extorted $10 per truckload of poultry from merchants. His death led to an investigation of organized crime
in New York City and led to the resignation of Captain John McClintock.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
that was murdered by organized crime
Organized crime
Organized crime or criminal organizations are transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit. Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are...
that represented the "poultry trust" in New York that extorted $10 per truckload of poultry from merchants. His death led to an investigation of organized crime
Organized crime
Organized crime or criminal organizations are transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit. Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are...
in New York City and led to the resignation of Captain John McClintock.