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Francis John Schweihs (February 7, 1932 – July 23, 2008), aka "Frank the German", was an American gangster, who worked for The Outfit, the organized crime family of Chicago. At the time of his death, federal prosecutors planned to indict him for numerous crimes, including murder.
4 de oct. de 2023 · Frank “The German” Schweihs was considered feared muscle for the Chicago Outfit, being linked to several ambush hits during his career, according to authorities. He died of cancer on July 24,...
8 de may. de 2008 · Frank Schweihs' cancer kept him from being tried with the rest of the family secrets clan last summer. But on Thursday morning in federal court, prosecutors will proceed with their plans to try...
9 de may. de 2024 · Frank “The German” Schweihs. U.S. Attorney’s Office via AP. The brother of a clout-heavy businessman is poised to plead guilty to charges he lied to federal investigators when asked about his brother’s ties to a mob enforcer.
4 de oct. de 2023 · Joseph Weiss, brother of James Weiss who bribed lawmakers, denied knowing or having ties to Frank Schweihs, a late Chicago mobster. He is charged with lying to the FBI and attempted obstruction of justice.
5 de oct. de 2023 · The now-convicted son-in-law of former Cook County Democratic boss Joseph Berrios was allegedly “good friends” with notorious mob hit man Frank “The German” Schweihs and once went to him for...
27 de jul. de 2008 · The big killer. The murderer of my sister. The German. The murderer of a girl.” If Frank “The German” Schweihs ever wondered about hell, he’s not wondering now. He died last week, at 78, of...
