What Is “The Process”? #15: Charles Manson (9) - Soldiers of Fortune & The Scarface of Porn: The Flower Kids Aren’t Alright
May 16, 2025
Dive into a whirlwind of covert operations, mafia connections, and Hollywood scandals. Explore the haunting ties between Charles Manson and the elite, alongside the mysterious legacies of drug smuggling and prostitution. Revel in the eccentric lives entangled with violence and corruption, from drug kingpins to secretive influence networks. This narrative mixes dark history with intriguing anecdotes, revealing unsettling truths about power, privilege, and the underbelly of society.
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Existing Tape Contradicts 'No Videotapes' Claim
- Pick Dawson supplied a videotape showing victims smoking marijuana, and it entered police evidence as item 74.
- This disproves blanket claims that no tapes existed of victims or associates at gatherings.
Harrigan's Legal Troubles Hint At Deeper Links
- Dana presents Thomas Harrigan's repeated legal troubles suggesting deeper ties to narcotics and possibly intelligence work.
- Repeated case dismissals and destroyed evidence raise questions about selective enforcement.
Tocco Describes Intelligence Connections
- Tocco and associates claimed CIA or MIS ties, naming handler 'Hank Fine' and describing covert-style assignments.
- Dana found kernels of truth linking Fine to OSS/CIA-era operations and Hollywood cover roles.
