Bugsy Siegel, born Benjamin Siegel in Brooklyn on February 28, 1906, began his criminal career in the rough neighborhoods of Williamsburg. As a teenager, he honed his extortion skills, targeting local pushcart vendors. His early foray into crime led to a partnership with Meyer Lansky, and together they formed the Bugs-Meyer Gang, which engaged in various illegal activities, including robbery and murder. This marked the start of Siegel’s reputation as a ruthless player in the burgeoning world of organized crime, where he quickly made a name for himself within the Jewish mob.
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