Who was Benjamin Siegel and what was his connection to the Luciano crime family?
Q: Who was Benjamin Siegel and what was his connection to the Luciano crime family?
A: Benjamin Siegel was an American mobster who was involved with the Luciano crime family.
Q: What was Siegel's criminal record?
A: Siegel's criminal record included charges for rape, robbery, and murder.
Q: What was Murder, Inc. and what was Siegel's role in it?
A: Murder, Inc. was a criminal organization responsible for contract killings. Siegel was one of its founders and leaders.
Q: What was Siegel's involvement in bootlegging?
A: Siegel became a bootlegger during Prohibition.
Q: What did Siegel do after Prohibition was repealed?
A: Siegel turned to gambling after Prohibition was repealed in 1933.
Q: What was Siegel's connection to the rise of Las Vegas?
A: Siegel was one of the key people involved in the rise of Las Vegas in the 1940s.
Q: Was Siegel portrayed in any movies or popular culture?
A: Yes, Warren Beatty starred as Siegel in the 1991 movie of his life, Bugsy. Siegel was also the model for the character Moe Greene in The Godfather (Godfather part I).
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