Originally Posted by Hollander
Originally Posted by Giacalone
Al Malnik's house in Palm Beach. Who said crime doesn't pay?

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I appreciate you posting this. The late Hank Messick had unparalleled knowledge of Lansky's secrets. He was the first journalist to grasp Lansky and understand why it was so difficult to build a case against him. Messick's remarks about Al are spot-on. It's amusing that Al, who long denied any connection with Lansky, now openly acknowledges their close friendship. I personally think that Al Malnik, Sam Cohen and individuals associated with the Bank of World Commerce in Nassau and the Miami National Bank were the top money launderers for the Lansky group. This was a billion dollar operation, but no one could see it because the money kept moving.

To quote Messick, "Meyer Lansky doesn't own property. He owns people."

But you had to play it cool, had to do it your way
Had to be a fool, had to throw it all away