Dewey's prosecution targeted which criminal enterprise?
Organized crime
Insider trading
Counterfeiting
Cybercrime
Answer
Organized crime was the primary target of Dewey's prosecution. He believed that organized crime was the root of many social problems in New York City and that by prosecuting its leaders, he could improve the lives of its citizens. He also believed that by taking down the top criminals, he could deter others from engaging in criminal activity.
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