Daniel H. Coakley
Daniel H. Coakley | |
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official portrait, 1930s | |
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1933 – October 2, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | James Henry Brennan |
| Succeeded by | John M. Cunningham |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1893–1897 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1865 |
| Died | September 18, 1952 (aged 86) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | Daniel H. Coakley Jr. |
| Occupation | Horse car conductor Journalist Lawyer Politician |
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Daniel Henry Coakley (December 10, 1865 – September 18, 1952) was an American Democratic politician and attorney from Massachusetts. He was a key figure in early 20th century Boston politics, as an ally to District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier and as an on-again-off-again ally to Mayor James Michael Curley. As an attorney, Coakley took part in numerous badger game extortion schemes and was disbarred in 1922 for deceit, malpractice, and gross misconduct.
Coakley later was elected to the Massachusetts Governor's Council, where he secured a pardon for mobster Raymond L. S. Patriarca. He was impeached and removed from office in 1941 for using his position and influence to secure pardons in exchange for financial gain.