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Louis Berman, Jacob Berman, and Carl Vianelli in a law office, Los Angeles, 1929-1930

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Jacob Berman (alias Jack Bennett) was charged with participation in a plot to bribe district attorney Asa Keyes to dismiss charges against himself and colleagues for his role in the over-issue of Julian Oil Corporation stock in 1927. He was also separately charged in cases of embezzlement and forgery; the latter trial took place between 1928-1930. In those later trials, Berman testified for the State against Julian Petroleum. Louis Berman, Jacob's brother, was convicted of embezzling from investors in a real estate scam. Louis Berman was also involved in the bribery case. Carl C. Vianelli, a private detective and valet for the Bermans, was also involved in the bribery case as a witness. Details are reported in "Seven Held For Bribery in Julian Acquittals: Lewis, Berman and Three of Jurors Held After Amazing Recital of Graft and Verdict-Fixing," 20 Mar. 1930: A1.
Date:
[between 1929-1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Louis Berman, Jacob Berman, and Carl Vianelli in a law office, Los Angeles, 1929-1930

Jacob Berman and an associate entering or exiting a law office, Los Angeles, 1929-1930

Description:
Jacob Berman (alias Jack Bennett) was charged with participation in a plot to bribe district attorney Asa Keyes to dismiss charges against himself and colleagues for his role in the over-issue of Julian Oil Corporation stock in 1927. He was also separately indicted in cases of embezzlement and forgery; the latter trial took place between 1928-1930. In those later trials, Berman testified for the State against Julian Petroleum.
Date:
[between 1928-1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Jacob Berman and an associate entering or exiting a law office, Los Angeles, 1929-1930

Jacob Berman seated at a courtroom table, Los Angeles, 1928-1930

Description:
Jacob Berman (alias Jack Bennett) was charged with participation in a plot to bribe district attorney Asa Keyes to dismiss charges against himself and colleagues for his role in the over-issue of Julian Oil Corporation stock in 1927. He was also separately indicted in cases of embezzlement and forgery; the latter trial took place between 1928-1930. In those later trials, Berman testified for the State against Julian Petroleum.
Date:
[between 1928-1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Jacob Berman seated at a courtroom table, Los Angeles, 1928-1930

Jacob Berman seated at the edge of a desk in a law office, Los Angeles, 1928-1930

Description:
Jacob Berman (alias Jack Bennett) was charged with participation in a plot to bribe district attorney Asa Keyes to dismiss charges against himself and colleagues for his role in the over-issue of Julian Oil Corporation stock in 1927. He was also separately indicted in cases of embezzlement and forgery; the latter trial took place between 1928-1930. In those later trials, Berman testified for the State against Julian Petroleum.
Date:
[between 1928-1930]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Jacob Berman seated at the edge of a desk in a law office, Los Angeles, 1928-1930