Anthony Pellicano wiretapping scandal

The Anthony Pellicano wiretapping scandal was a wide-ranging criminal investigation into the illegal activities of Anthony Pellicano, a prominent Hollywood fixer and private investigator. Beginning with an FBI raid in November 2002, the investigation ultimately resulted in the conviction of Pellicano and numerous associates including law enforcement officers, attorneys, a film director, a software developer, and a FBI special agent. The scandal exposed a network of illegal wiretapping, racketeering, bribery, and witness tampering operating at the heart of the entertainment industry for over a decade.

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