Investigation of Ruby’s Possible Organized Crime Connections
Investigation of Ruby’s Possible Organized Crime Connections The Commission investigated Ruby’s potential ties to organized crime and illegal activity, with full details provided in Appendix XVI. Ruby grew up in a Chicago neighborhood where he knew local criminals, and his nightclub businesses brought him into contact with people convicted of various offenses, though his personal friendships were largely limited to professional gamblers. There is no credible evidence Ruby gambled beyond social activity or had unpaid gambling debts. He had no felony charges prior to shooting Oswald: his only prior Chicago legal issues were ticket scalping and unauthorized sale of copyrighted music, while his Dallas law violations (excluding traffic charges) stemmed from club operations or temper outbursts. Ruby denied ties to organized criminal activities, and law enforcement agencies confirmed this denial.
Background and Activities of Ruby’s Roommate George Senator
Background and Activities of Ruby’s Roommate George Senator George Senator, Ruby’s 50-year-old roommate and close friend in Dallas, was born September 4, 1913, in Gloversville, New York, had an eighth-grade education, worked in New York and Florida restaurants before enlisting in the Army in August 1941, and met Ruby around 1955-1956 while visiting Ruby’s Vegas Club. Ruby provided Senator with financial support and room and board at multiple points, and Senator moved into Ruby’s apartment on November 1, 1963, after his previous roommate married. The Commission found no evidence Senator ever engaged in political activity. During post-assassination questioning, Senator omitted mentioning he accompanied Ruby to photograph the “Impeach Earl Warren” sign on the morning of November 22, which he attributed to oversight in later interviews. He also omitted mentioning that shortly after Ruby left their apartment on the morning of November 23, he offered to make breakfast for friends Mr. and Mrs. William Downey, an offer he denied after the Downeys recalled the interaction. Senator was unable to account for large portions of his time on November 22 and 23, admitted to heavy drinking on those days but denied being intoxicated, and the Commission was unable to verify his accounts of his activities and visits on those days.
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