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Prohibition  Whispering Wires Whispering Wires

Roy Olmstead is caught in a wiretapping sting and sentenced to four years hard labor Details

 

Program: Prohibition

Episode: Whispering Wires Whispering Wires

Roy Olmstead is caught in a wiretap and sentenced to four years hard labor. His convicition is upheld by the Supreme Court, but Olmstead receives a pardon in 1935.

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Duration: (9:35)
Premiere Date: 10/02/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR

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