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Jack Benny — Part 2

40 pages · May 10, 2026 · Broad topic: Public Figures · Topic: Jack Benny · 38 pages OCR'd
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(copy-emew) | ’ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Toe. . february 20, 1939. Special Agent in Cherge, new York, N.Y. Dear Sir: Hecently while an agent of this office was at the United States Penitentiery at Lewisburg, Pa., equested that he be allowed b7C b/d to see an agent of tois Bureau. “He interviewed, when he informed that ’ he had about seventy days longer to serve at the penitentiary: and his home is in New York City. He stated he would like to be trensferred to'New York vity immediately because his wife is ill. & = - bat tp. With this in mind he Stated/ke was acquainted with . II who was recently involved with JACK BENNY and GEORGH\ BUXNS:-in- connection with ie: smuggling activities; that he was of the opinion he possibly. could: “assist ‘in t. any turther investigation being ec:nducted in connection with: this individual, a He stated that j as beenéngaged in smuggling acbivittes pe a considerable period o mé; thet he possibly could be of assistance in ; connection with an investigation involving "LliTLi NATEY" who handles narcotics, ’ He also sdvised at the present tine there is an indictment against him £ in New York vVounty in connection with stolen bonds and a detainer is presently §: filed against himat the United States Penitentiary, Lewisourg, in connection with this metter; that he is of the opinion this indictment will be quashed at the time ot his release. He further intormed he could ve of assistance to the united States . Government in con ion with an income tax investig ° RECORDED & INDEXED 7 'B ~ The above information is being furnished to your” oF tiee! an you may take the proper steps to transmit this informat fon * to -thé J investigative agencies. In the event your office has any int Ma this individuel that may be connected with any Burc au ease, it is this be immediately furnished to the rhiladelphia Uffice ‘in “brder.- thoroughly interviewed before he is released. . - very truly yours, PAM: AVM 62-0 cc - Bureau A. B. LECKIE Special agent in Charge.
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