On October 30, 1925, a Speakeasy was busted on the 800 block of Main St in New York City was busted. A Police Officer claims he was walking down the street that he was patrolling and heard music. He called for back up and entered the underground "Speakeasy." Over 30 people were put under arrest for illegal use of alcohol. Each patron will receive 10 dollar fine.
Three New York City men accused of bootlegging liquor each face 4 counts from owning the "Speakeasy", according to district court documents. Authorities charged Douglas Brand 31; Brandon Grant 33; and Marquis Robinson 29 with two counts of bootlegging liquor, one count of bribery of authority, and one count of illegal purchase of alcohol.
Brand, Grant, and Robinson who arraigned October 31 were each remanded to King County prison with $100 cash bail, which is a ten week work's pay. A preliminary hearing for all three defendants has been scheduled for November 7 at 1:15 p.m. before the District Judge.
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