What’s a lynch mob?

Lynching is vigilante justice where someone is executed without trial, often involving torture and hanging. It occurs worldwide, but was largely banned due to anti-lynching laws. Lynchings were prevalent in the US after the Civil War, with nearly 5,000 black people lynched between 1860 and 1968. Lynchings tend to increase during civil unrest and target […]

What’s a mob boss?

A Mafia boss is the leader of a criminal organization, overseeing a hierarchy that includes an underboss, consigliere, captains, and associates. They are often referred to as Father or Godfather and maintain friendly relations with other bosses. The best-known bosses are those of Italian and American mafias, but similar families exist in other countries. Members […]

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