After reading the newspapers, the public began to engage in widespread discussion. Many who once held Dewey in high regard now realize that a law enforcement official, known for his fairness, had himself become a lawbreaker. This realization was difficult for many to accept.
Charge one: Accepting foreign political donations.
Charge two: Attempting to cover up the crime after making a mistake.
Charge three: Abusing authority by secretly mobilizing prosecutorial power.
Charge four: Suspected murder.
Although the FBI did not confirm the murder charge, the public was not easily deceived. Why would someone mobilize prosecutors unless there was something to hide? The car chase in Los Angeles, where dozens of shots were fired—was that an attempt to apprehend, or was it an attempted murder? People formed their own conclusions.
