The Hodge Scandal
| Author | : George Thiem |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 1963 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCAL:$B180258 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Hodge Scandal by : George Thiem
Download or read book The Hodge Scandal written by George Thiem and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orville Enoch Hodge was the Auditor of Public Accounts (predecessor to the office of Comptroller) of the state of Illinois from 1952 to 1956. During his term of office, he embezzled $6.15 million of state funds, mainly by altering and forging cheques that were paid on the state's account. This book details how the embezzlement scheme was cracked by the Chicago Daily News, whose reporting team was awarded a 1957 Pulitzer Prize for their investigation.
