United States v. Albert Sander “Shorty” Brick

United States v. Albert Sander “Shorty” Brick (E.D. MO 1972)

THE CASE OF THE BATH TUB BOOKIE

“Shorty” Brick, among others were the target of an investigation into a wide spread bookmaking ring centered in St. Louis, and St. Louis County, Missouri, among whose principals was Albert “Andy” Singer. Using Court authorized wire taps, the FBI monitored communication among the bookmaking and their customers.

When a search warrant was served by the FBI on Mr. Brick at his home, Mr. Brick at first fought to shut the front door, which special agent Marv Doran blocked with his foot, then was seen running toward the bathroom with what were believed to be betting slips in his hand. As Mr. Brick was shoving the evidence into the toilet and flushing same, special agent Doran pushed Mr. Brick out of the way, knocking him into the bath tub, and retrieved the betting slips.

Mr. Brick was indicted for and convicted of Obstruction of Justice.