HW 45946 MM 92-1870 Through ITSP investigation, will follow prosecution in New York. - INFORMANTS < MM T-1 is J. CURTIN, Intelligence Agent, Intelligence Unit, .Dade County Department of Public Safety, Miami, Florida, (by request). MM T-2 is MM 814-C contacted on 8/24/71, by SA ROBERT A. COOK. B* - COVER PAGE - DoclId: 323000276 Page 2?
MM 92-1870 NEWARK Information copy to Newark since they had investigative interest, . MIAMI AT MIAMI, FLORIDA _. Will continue to cover activities of the subject. Will attempt to obtain final disposition of subject's prosecution in Metropolitan Dade County Traffic Court for charges stemming from November 26, 1970 arrest. ADMINISTRATIVE It is noted that the investigative period of this report exceeds 90 days; however, it has been maintained in current condition through interoffice communications. In the future, reports will be submitted on a more current basis. The Agent who observed the subject at lis residence on June 11, 1971 was SA WILLIAM W:,; CRADDOCK, SA * CRADDOCK interviewed the subject in connection with ROTHMAN 's reported possible knowledge of the whereabouts of a UFAP fugitive. ROTHMAN was receptive; however, he declined to assist until after his trial and sentence in U.S; District Court, Southern District of New York, to take place during June, 1971. ROTHMAN “left the door open “for future contact in the UFAP matter. |. - On January 5, 1968, Mi 869-PC advised that Bolita operators have been experiencing bad numbers recently and that over Christmas the Cuban national lottery number came out early causing local Bolita operators to call in _their business early, reducing the overall play during that period. — ™ ‘Informant advised that Bolita operators are having difficulty obtaining bankroll people. Informant stated that a couple weeks ago RALPH SENTERFIT, who continues a small -B- COVER PAGE LA 4 g a “oA 7 £ ra NL ———— = = — — . 45946 DoclId:323000276 Page 3 . .
MM 92-1870 Bolita operation, had his banker fail to come up with $4,000. Informant believes that RAYMOND MC_CLENDON (the tire man) was SENTERFIT's banker. In this regard, MM 869-PC advised that NORMAN ROTHMAN has been banking the Bolita operation of ERWIN BRENNAN and possibly others. Informant does not believe that it is ROTHMAN 's own money that is involved but that ROTHMAN is a front for the hooilum element. On April 15, 1971, NK 3106-C TE advised that he has met on several occasions during this past month NORMAN ROTHMAN in the afternoons at “Dino's” in Miami, Florida. He added that ROTHMAN has always been with PATSY ERRA:. -. ROTHMAN and ERRA seemed to meet other people at this location and possibly gambling associates. He added that he had no eo specific information regarding these individuals’ gambling a operation and ROTHMAN stated that he is in the cigar business ° in the Miami, Florida area. He added that ROTHMAN and ERRA continue to frequent Mama Vi Vi's Restaurant with JOHN PELLEGRINO: —— ‘He mentioned that he has had dinner with this group but they — -have never discussed their gambling operation with hin. He stated that ERRA continues to be very close to New York top hoodlum ALEXANDER ROSATO, who visited the Miami, Florida area during September through February this past winter ‘ _ season. : Ly On May 18, 1971, NK 3106-C-TE advised that he has not been down in the Miami, Florida area for many weeks and has not seen ROTHMAN in the New York City area. He - added he still does not know the business or gambling _. . arrangements between PATSY ERRA and NORMAN ROTHMAN, - INFORMANTS | . |  MMT-1 and MMT-4 are MM 1401-C TE contacted by SA THOMAS J: STICKNEY. Multiple T symbols were utilized in this instance to afford added protection to a sensitive, _ highly placed informant. “ ae MM T-2 is MM 814-C contacted by SA ROBERT F, FETZNER:;! : ‘MM 7-3 is MM 1176-PCI contacted by SA ROBERT F. FETZNER; | ; - c* - COVER PAGE Ne x ® A Tah : s we &S - - ee a _ ae SARA } HW 45946 DoclId:323000276 Page 4
MM 92-1870 MIAMI At Miami, Florida Will follow and report subject's activities. ADMINISTRATIVE It is noted that the/investigative period of this report exceeds 90 days; diowever, it has bee maintained in current conditi through interoffice communications. yo PA. ts ERRA. Peshum 19701 MM 1401-C-TE, advised that” PASQUALE MICHAEL and NORMAN ROTHMAN have been ‘ wl seeing attorney MAX LURIA on almost a daily basis. - a va They have been meeting at Benjy's Restaurant located L, ; next to the Biscayne Building on West Flagier Street, bop os Miami, Florida. On May On July 16, 1970, Special Agent DAVE. THOMAS ¢ Florida Department of Law Enforcement, advised that an informant of. that department had told him there would * be a meeting at Mama Vivi's Italian Restaurant, 1957 k 71ist Street, Miami Beach, Florida. The participants of this meeting were to be JOHN PELLEGRINO, PASQUALE MICHAEL ERRA, and NORMAN ROTHMAN. Additional parties ; would attend but their: identities were unknown to the -™: informant. Surveillance. was instituted across the street trom the front entrance to Mama Vivi's Italian Restau- rant at 5:30 p.m. on 7/16/70. At 6:15 p.m. JOHN PELLEGRINO was observed getting from the vehicle parked in front of the restaurant and entering the front door. At 6:31 p.m. a white over red Cadillac convertible 2 arrived. It bore 1969-70 Florida License 1 E 32332, and wis registered to “Morris Auto Rental, Inc., Post Office Box 2394, Miami, Florida. The occupants of. a COVER PAGE STK © SND E JSC | HW 45946 DoclId:32300026 Page 5
MM 92-1870 this vehicle were PASQUALE MICHAEL ERRA, NORMAN ROTHMAN, EDMUND LOWELI.; GRAIFER, and ALEXANDER _ ROSATO. A short time{jater FREDDIE FELICE arrived and went inside. Thesé individuals remained at the restaurant until 9:30 p.m. at which time they left and proceeded to the Dream Bar located at the “ Johnina Hotel, 71st Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, | , On 7/17/70, MM 814-C advised that NORMAN oa ROTHMAN and another couple, whose identity is unknown, 1 were observed in the lobby of the Fontainebleau Hotel, ° en route to one of the hotel bars. FE oTeTT rr On August 17, 1970, MM 1176-PC advised that on June 6, 1970, NORMAN ROTHMAN and his alleged Latin girl friend had dinner and saw the show at Harry's American Bar in the Eden Roc Hotel. ROTHMAN reportedly acquired a ringside seat for the show. The girl friend was described as very beautiful, approximately thirty years of age, height 5'5", weight 120 pounds, dark hair, expensively dressed. 8 : fa ve By communication dated 8/31/70, the Newark. Office advised that on 8/18/70, NK 3106-PC advised that he flew to the Miami area on 7/16/70, Thursday, and met with ALEXANDER ROSATO, who was then visiting friends in the Florida area. Informant added he stayed at the Deauville Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, with ROSATO who had requested his company for a few days of fun. PC stated that during his stay from 7/16/70 through 7/19/70, he spent every night with ROSATO, who was being - entertained by one PASQUALE MICHAEL ERRA. He mentioned he accompanied young AL ROSATO, JR. to Miami and PATSY ERRA at. this time entertained them for several days. Ls He continued that during the night of 7/16/70;: he recalls having dinner at Mama Vi Vi's Restaurant. : with ROSATO, ERRA, JOHN PELLEGRINO, the owner of this restaurant and an unknown Jewish male. He added 222: Cc. COVER PAGE STS AQVoe HW 45946 DoclId:323000276 Page 6
| HW 45946 ‘Restaurant, Ramondo's Restaurant and to Dino's Night- , Club, where a good time was enjoyed by all, but no talk of. business was conducted by anyone, DUE TO ITS SINGULAR NATURE, THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE DISSEMINATED OUTSIDE THE BUREAU. LOE I MM 92-1870 that no business was discussed on this evening and believed ERRA and PELLEGRINO are originally from NYC, but are most friendly and respectful to AL ROSATO. . On subsequent days ERRA took them to Forge ALEXANDER ROSATO is considered one of the wealthiest loan sharks in the east and a known member | of the VITO GENOVESE group. ROSATO is highly re- . spected and lives a very quiet life, spending most Boh of his daytime hours at his social club, 2294 Second ~™ , an Avenue, New York, New York. PC has no knowledge of — a ROSATO's illegal dealings, but is close to him as a , social friend. New York carries this subject, ue caption "ALEXANDER ROSATO, Aka.; ECT; OO N.Y. (179-4)" oe oa and Newark 179-129. , 7 The following information was received from k RICHARD BARRON (protect identity) who is employed at Dean Martin's Restaurant, 1850 79th Street Cagseway, North Bay Village, Florida. This individual has fur- nished information in the past which has been reliable -and unreliable. On 9/4/70,.PASQUALE ERRA was in the res- taurant between 4:10 and 4:45 p.m. at which time he ~ left for a short. time and returned at 5:45 until 5:55 p.m. While at the restaurant, he spoke with NORMAN ROTHMAN , who left at 6:30 p.m. and VINCENT TERIACA, who left at 5:15 p.m. ROTHMAN was observed leaving in a vehicle > bearing 1970-71 Florida license 1W-51209, which is os registered to CAPPY M. ROTHMAN, 425 Surfside Boulevard, - Surfside, Florida. ; p. COVER PAGE SVE AC BVO DoclId: 323000276 Page 7?
MM 92-1870 On 9/6/70, NORMAN ROTHMAN was in the Dean Martin's Restaurant from 4:40 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at which time he made telephone calls from a pay tele- phone located .within the restaurant bearing number 866-9281. On 9/7/70, PASQUALE ERRA was in the restaurant — between 3:45 and 6 p.m. during which time he met with NORMAN ROTHMAN, who was there between 4:40 and 6:45 p.m. and ALFREDO FELICE. ROTHMAN made some telephone calls from the pay telephone bearing number 866-9281. On 9/12/70, NORMAN ROTHMAN arrived at 4:47 p.m. at the Dean Martin Restaurant and departed at 5:25 p.m., after using the telephone bearing number 866-9281, _ an CHUCKY MORROW arrived at 5:40 p.m. and departed after oe ee having one drink. me On 9/19/70, NORMAN ROTHMAN arrived at Dean ne Martin's Restaurant at 4:45 p.m. and departed at 5:55 p.m. During this time, he was talking with ALFRED oO~ FELICE who arrived at 4:50 p.m. and departed 5:257.p;,m..gnd ROY THOMAS who arrived at 4:50 p.m. and PASQUAIM ERRA, who | / arrived.at 5:10 p.m. ERRA departed after having\onys - one drink. ; : i, On 10/5/70, MM 81ff-C advised that for about the past two fr three wee}fS NORMAN ROTHMAN has been in leau Hotel g€ard room during the daytime — every night” He is closely associating with i MANNING; HERMAN and sme other card cheaters who are  elose to MAX EDER, ,MOTHMAN has also been observed a great deal with BENAZGRADE in the card room. GRADE re- portedly operates A wholesale liquor company, possibly the Florida Liquor Company. Around cocktail time, ROTHMAN can be seen every day in the Poodle Room of the Fontainebleau Hotel. a « E* COVER PAGE / TTE~\o308 HW 45946 DoclId:323000276 Page 6
wee eee . = oT testn SO a es REMESHED BY 28¥JFK TASK FORCE =k MM 92-1870 | ON Bi%) —~ nn eae | | OORELEASE NULL PS | ~ ADEISTATIVE- Cl] RELEASEINPART dt f , It is noted that the investigative peribd GORA SENwert 2 exceeds. 90 days, however, it has been kept current through interoffice. .....:5 communications, ease i On January 17, 1970, MM 1401-C~TE advised that NORMAN ROTHMAN ; I is very upset about the possibility of his being convicted in the CHESTER ZOCHOWSKI, aka, ET AL matter pending in New York, New York file number oy 87~54676. He was reported to be drinking heavily and being in a worried ~ . | state of mind. : i { On January 22, 1970, Special Investigators GEORGE NOWICKI and. | WAYNE TUCCI, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division, United States Department F of the Treasury, assigned to the Miami Strike Force, in conjunction with , Special Agant DICK SCULLY, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, conducted _ Y a surveillance of ROTHMAN. At approximately 10:30 pom.» ROTHMAN's 1968 Pontiac sedan, black, bearing 1970 Florida license 1W112143, was observed parked at Dean Martin's Restaurant. One of the three partners in this establishment is FRANCES ERRA, , wife of PASQUALE MICHAEL ERRA, subject of Miami file number 92.648, Two other vehicles were observed parked next to ROTHMAN's. The first was a 1969 Oldsmobile, four door sedan, black top and green bo ‘ bearing 1969 New Jersey license RAB 198, registered to WARREN RAYM HMAN, 427 Kaplan Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey. The second vehicle was a‘1970 ‘ Cadillac, four door hardtop, bearing 1969 New Jersey license MTO 817, registered to EMILIO DELIO, 247 Highland Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. WARREN RAYMOND LEHMAN, date of bith September 21,1921, is described as a white male, 5-7, 165 pounds, hazel eyes and brown hair. He was reportedly previously employed by Burdin's Drug Company, 138 Johnson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey. The files of the New Jersey State Police - I as reviewed by Agent SCULLY reflect no criminal arrest for LEHMAN and no intelligence information was located. Burgin's Drug Company is one of the ; largest pharmaceutical firms in the State of New Jersey. - aumiz9XGeL.I0, date of birth December 22, 1913, Place of birth at Teora, Italy, is also known as "The Count’ or “Tony the Wop". He is - describéd as a white male, 5'7" tall, 180 pounds, black hair, brow eyes, and heavy build. SCULLY advised that DELIO is reportedly a member of the . VITO GENOVESE family operating in the direction of GERARDO CATENA, DELIO - is alleged to be a boss of La Cosa Nostra activities in the Newark, New Jersey, area, primarily connected with gambling operations. He is also identified as Pehy, a close assogiate, or partner, of, ANTHONY RUSSO. | 2497 tiohland_A Wey Merit ALT | _ _. . At approxinjately 11:20 p.m.; ROTHMAN, accompanied by a female * departed from Dean Martin's Restaurant driving his Pontiac. At the same time two unknown males and two imknown females departed in the LEHMAN and DELIO vehicles. , - R ~ oo Coven PA6T AS SIRS, | ! Zt on HW 45946 DoclId:323000276 Page 9
y MM 92-1870 Detective GAMBLE advised that after the meeting at Dean Martin's Restaurant SALVATORE PIERI went to the Hohnina Hotel where he had room 336. Reportedly later in the evening of January 23, 1970, PIERI met with an ; unidentified group of persons at the Dream Lounge, located at the Hohnina | Hotel. On January 24, 1970, BU 502-C-TE advised that Buffalo La Cosa . Nostra Chief SALVATORE J. PIERI arrived in Miami abord United Airlines , Flight 577 from Buffalo, arriving Miami 5:26 pom, January 23, 1970. - Upon arrival, PIERI was driven by TONY ROMANO from Daytona Beach, Florida, from the airport to the Dean Martin Restaurant, Miami Beach, where a La Cosa Nostra meeting was held that evening. According to the informant, ROMANO and PIERI reported that upon leaving Miami International Airport, they ascertained that they were being tailed by several cars. These cars followed them to various side streets and upon arrival at the Dean Martin's Restaurant, parked in the street - across from the meeting place. Informant further advised on January 27, 1970 that according to ; Miami La Cosa Nostra member PASQUALE ERRA, "A big, tall bald~headed guy . Do from the Dade County Sheriff's Office came to ERRA and told him that the Sheriff's Office’ was the group who tailed PIERI and ROMANO to the restaurant. k In regard to the meeting on the night of January 23, 1970, informant said that the imor meeting itself was held between thirteen and fourteen individuals in a room located on the righthand side of the bar as one walks into the restaurant. This meeting involved various discussions including: (1) There is concern among the Miami La Cosa Nostra Faction that they are generally disorganized, which disorganization could prove disadvantageous in light of the growth of La Cosa Nostra activities in the area. It is felt that in light of this growth, without proper organization, fights over lines of demarcation could arise. (2) There is concern in regard to large amounts of money being placed through appropriate fronts by ANGELO BRUNO family from Philadelphia. The general feeling was that in light of these large investments, comprised mainly of large commercial lines, that BRUNO is "coming on strong" in Miami and is obviously attempting to greatly expand his influence. Infomant recognized the following individuals as having attended the above meeting: (1) SALVATORE Je PIERT, Buffalo La Cosa Nostra Chief. .OMANO, Daytona Beach, -Floridae Covet SHEE | po 4 ~ HW 45946 DoclId: 32300026 Page 10
MM 921870 (3) NORMAN ROTHMAN, Surfside, Florida. (4) (FNU) TRISCARO, described as a short Italian who was a former fighter and who comes from Cleveland, Ohio. This individual was accompanied by another hoodlum who was described as his "body guard." (The Buffalo Office advised by communication ._ dated February 5, 1970, that this individual was probably , identical with LOUIS TRISCARO, aka "Babe," president of the —-. Teamsters Local # 436, Cleveland, Ohio, who has know La Cosa Nostra connections) va (5) PASQUALE MICHAEL ERRA, Miami Beach, Florida. _ (6) DO MANTELL, Miami, Florida. (?) FRE. BOURIE, Informant has furnished previous informaf}ion FE, ker ] . concerning GABOURIE, who is know as TERE and gate —— r GABOURIE resides near Toranto, Canada... has been’described , in the past as a connection between Toronto La Cosa Nostra members and various La Cosa Nostra factions in the United States. GABOURIE has also been reported to be close associate of SAM PIERI and PEANUTS TRONOLONE from Miami. Informant advised that he did not recall specific names of ce other persons in attendance at this meeting, however he did state that JOSEPH INDELICATO was not at this meeting. oo ‘ Qn January 28, 1970, MM 1401~C-TE advised that NORMAN ROTHMAN can be found almost every Friday night at Dean Martin's Restaurant in North Bay Village. During the daytime he is usually at home except for the frequent trips he makes to the Normandy Isle Club where he drinks heavily. | ‘Informant did not mow whether ROTHMAN intends to open his movie house and book store. ROTHMAN told informant that because of his forthcoming prosecution, eh is not looking for any new deals and is staying out of any new action. Informant further advised although ROTHMAN is very friendly with PASQUALE ERRA he is closer to JIMMY DOYLE PLUMERI than anyone else. On March 7, 1970, MM 1401-C-TE advised that there was a meeting 3 scheduled that date for 1:00 pom. at the Eden Roc Hotel, Miami Beach. The: ° following were supposed to attend: MEYER LANSKY, NORMAN ROTHMAN, MORRIS LANSBURGH and FRANKIE FERRARA. There was also a meeting scheduled for March 10, 1970, of a larger group. Apparently, the meetings are to discuse FERRARA taking over the gambling junkets. There is also some question ‘about handling of the Bahamas Casino, probably the Kings Inn. . On March 11, 1970, MM 1176=PC advised that NO OTHMAN came Ela. . into the Eden Roc Hotel on February 3, 1970, with JOE » the comedian, y after having previously spent some time prior to th LEWIS at the —_— Ce _— Coven lao Tomy | HW 45946 DoclId:32300026 Page 11
MM 92-1870 Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach. He’ was told ROTHMAN, while at the Eden Roc, happened to meet an acquaintance and was overheard to tell this individual that if it were not for "the jam" he is in with the Federal Goverrment, he would go into the building construction business because: ' that is where the money is being made today. On March 12, 1970, MM 7250€C advised he heard that NORMAN ROTHMAN - has been with PATTY ERRA and allegedly a new comer to the area called SAL — (LNU), an Italian, allegedly of some stahus in the hoodlum empire, ona number of occasions the later part of January and early part of February at the Johnina Hotel. | Qn April 9, 1970, MM 1176=PC advised that’ s informed ‘that Ele. NORMAN ROTHMAN and his wife, in the company of FABJ@XDE CRESTOFARO and hi alleged girl friend were in the Eden Roc Hotel f e Shecky Green Show on February 25, 1970. He was also obseryed in the Pompeli Room of the Eden Roc Hotel on March 13, 1970, with Ig, his attorney. Fi ik On March 9, 1970, Detective GARY MINIUM, Dade County Department a of Public Safety, Intelligence Division, advised that ROTHMAN might have - a new apartment on West Drive, North Bay Village, Florida. A check of the Starlight House Apartments located on West Drive, North Bay Village, Yevehled that there was a ROTHMAN listed on the apartment *~ index. Subsequent checks with informants indicated that subject did in k fact have an apartment at that location in addition to his normal residence. wean ANDERSON, Justice Department Strike Force, Miami, advised that 0 CHAVIANO is associated with ROTHMAN and that she is believed to be his mi ss. A spot check of her residence at 2950 Southwest 78th Avenue, Miami s/tévealed that this was a well kept residence in a upper middle class neighborhood. The house is situated on a corner lot with a large florida room and inclosed pool, She drives a 1969 Buick Riveria, ~ Cream over Brown, bearing 1970 Florida license 1W75275. This is registered to OLGA CHAVIANO at the above address. — ere | Coven (aoe StS ra e 45946 DoclId:32300026 Page 12
MM 92-1870 1. Will furnish prosecutive status of subject. 2. Will advise Miami if any travel restrictions have been imposed upon subject regarding his indictment of the CHESTER ZOCHOWSKI, aka; ET AL matter, New York file number 87-54676. MIAMI AT MIAMI, FLORIDA Will follow and report subject's activities. - ADMINISTRATIVE - It is noted that the investigative period of this report exceeds 90 days, however, it has been kept current through interoffice communications. — - INFORMANTS ~ MM T-1 is MM 725-C * MM T-2 is LV 121-C-TE MM T=-3 is = 1176-PC . MM T-4 is MM 1401-PC . MM T-5 is NY 4302-C MM T-6 is LV 378-C - Be =~. COVER PAGE HW 45946 DoclId:32300026 Page 13
JFK Act 6 (4) MM 92-1870 ~ NEW_YORK | : : At New York, New York ; 1. Will furnish prosecutive status of subject. 2) 2. Will determine from subject's bondsman, who was responsible for making subject's and DE CRISTOFARO's bond ° MIAMI ° HW 45946 At Miami, Florida Will follow and report subject's activities, ADMINISTRATIVE The investigative period of this report reflects - investigation conducted prior to submission of Miami report i, dated May 12, 1969, The results of this investigation were not received in time (9 include it in the report of May 12, INFORMANTS | MM T-1 is Mrs. CLARKE HARDWICKE, a neighborhood - source whose identity has been protected at her request. - MM T-2 is BETTY ROBB, a housekeeper for Mrs. CLARKE HARDWICKE, whose identity has been protected at her request, MM T-3 is MM 509-C, MM T-4 is MM 725-C. MM T-5 is) sz : a - COVER PAGE - ry DoclId: 3273000276 Page 14
HW 45946 MM 92-1870 Will check the Country Squire Motel, Broadway and 5lst Street, to determine whether subject is still registered at this motel and, if not, whether he left any forwarding address. MIAMI . AT MIAMI, FLORIDA Will follow and report subject's activities, ADMINISTRA TIVE The investigative period of this report reflects investigation conducted prior to submission of Miami report dated January 31, 1969. The results of this in- vestigation were not received in time to include it in the report of January 31, 1969. INFORMANTS DoclId: 32300026 MM T-1 MM T-2 MM T~3 MM T-4 MM T-5 MM T-6 = T-7 E T-8 = T-9 Page 15 is is is is is is is is is MM 725-C, NY 4229-C-TE. NY 4263-C-TE. NY 4008-C-TE. NY 6346-C-TE. NY 5240-C-TE. NY 6031-C-TE. NY 5581-C-TE. LV 121-C-TE. -B- COVER PAGE se
HW 45946 MM 92-1870 ‘MM T-10 is Mrs, CLARKE HARDWICK, 501 South Surfside Boulevard, a neighborhood source. MM T-11 is MM 1357-PC. - Ck COVER PAGE DoclId: 3273000276 Page 16 e
FBI WASH DC FBI LASVEGAS Mr. Trutter . Tele. Room. “PO 2:54 PM URGENT 3/18/69 SFB Miss Holmes. |" Miss Gandy -/ TO: DIRECTOR (92-9844) AND MIAMI (92-1870) = ——| FROM: LAS VEGAS (92-2163) CG (on ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED me \ | HEREIN 1S _UMCLASSIFI | Gj Ht (0-14-43 Ola £.SLD NORMAN ROTHMAN, AKA. AR. OO: MIAMI. “jel Px t Gry ON LV ONE TWO ONE -C- TE ADVISED MARCH SEVENTEEN LAST THAT - SUBJECT PRESENTLY IN LAS VEGAS AND WAS OBSERVED IN MEETINGS WITH CAESARS PALACE OWNERS AND KEY EXECUTIVES. INVESTIGATION REFLECTED ROTHMAN PRESENTLY STAYING IN ROOM SIX EIGHT SIX, SANDS HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, ARRIVING MARCH FOURTEEN LAST. FBI, LAS VEGAS, DISSEMINATED INFORMATION TO CLARK COUNTY h SO (CCSO) INTELLIGENCE DETAIL MARCH SEVENTEEN LAST THAT SUBJECT, A SUSPECTED COURIER AND COLLECTOR OF GAMBLING DEBTS- FOR LAS VEGAS CASINOS, WAS PRESENTLY IN LAS VEGAS. FBI, LAS VEGAS, IDENTIFIED ROTHMAN FOR CCSO WHILE ROTHMAN ATTENDING THE LITTLE = HAYWARD JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT, LAS N VEGAS, MARCH SEVENTEEN LAST. SUBJECT OBSERVED AT FIGHT WITH 3 7 END PAGE ONE . ~ yy eee | * 15 MAR 20 1969 Ce oh eal LO . wh LAK 2 6 1969 ee Cie ee HW 45946 DoclId:32300026 Page 17