Operation Greylord was the longest and most successful undercover investigation in FBI history; and the largest corruption bust ever in the U.S. It resulted in bribery and tax charges against 103 judges; lawyers; and other court personnel; and; eventually; more than seventy indictments. And it was led by Terrence Hake; a young assistant prosecutor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago; who worked undercover for nearly four years; accepting bribes; making payoffs; wearing a wire in bars and to racetracks; bugging a judge's chambers; and befriending people he knew he would betray. Operation Greylord has never before been detailed by an insider in the investigation.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. More Than a Great Historical Perspective of a Critical and Transformational Time in Our Nation's HistoryBy Pasquale CapriglioneHaving read Chase Untermeyer's previous books and most relevantly; “When Things Went Rightâ€; I anticipated an honest insider's perspective during a critical and transformational era in our nation’s history. “Inside Reagan’s Navy†produced as expected and then some (more on that later). Though a "politician" by trade; Chase carries none of the negative characteristics some might connect to that title. He is honest; unpretentious; charming; and witty. The first two provide the substance to both novels and that is an unbiased insider's perspective. The praise he doles out is warranted by substance and with example and not by party affiliation. The criticism of others is not based on ego but on cited shortfalls. His books are for those of any or no party affiliation. Chase's humor and charm make for an easy and enjoyable read.I served on Chase's staff when he was Ambassador to Qatar; from that experience I thought I had learned all I would know about professionalism and leadership by example; but alas; I was wrong. And that brings me to my comment that this book was "even more" than an insider's view. If I were a librarian or bookseller; Inside Reagan's Navy would be placed in the Leadership Section. There is a great deal to learn from how he handled controversy both above and below his command. Pay particular attention to the part of the cartoon on his secretary's bulletin board and the last few pages of the book.Read this book and then send copies to those interested in history; the military; current leaders and those to aspire to lead.Pat Capriglione (retired diplomat)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Striving for the 600-ship NavyBy John HilgenbergChase Untermeyer (an old friend from Navy days in the 1960s) has written a trilogy about his twelve years in the Reagan and Bush-41 administrations. A faithful diarist from age nine; he has now shared his daily experiences with a sparkling immediacy not to be seen in the usual retrospective career memoirs. As he moved among variety of posts at near-cabinet levels; he worked with a score of familiar figures in the top levels of government; including especially George H.W. Bush. All this he does with keen analysis; charm; and exceptional wit. He does not spare us his candid portraits of those officials and even lets us in on his own career plots and plans along the way. This is the second volume of a trilogy that deserves to be savored in its entirety.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Carrie FedusMy husband loves this book.
