</s>JFK Assassination System Date: 4/27/201 Identification Form AGENCY: FBI Agency Information AGENCY NUMBER: 124-10226-10305 RECORD NUMBER : HQ RECORD SERIES : 92-9844-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AGENCY FILE NUMBER :: 92-8944-2, 1, 3.4, 5.6, 6.7, 8.9 ORIGINATOR: FROM: FBI FRANKLEY, ALLAN M. Document Information TO: FROM : DIRECTOR, FBI Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of assassination Record Collection Act Of TITLE: 992 (44 USC/210/Not) Case(NW) 08/08 Date: 03/18/2024 DATE: 03/31/1967 PAGES: 163 SUBJECTS: NRO, PERSONAL HISTORY, BKG, CRIMINAL RECORD, ASSOC, CRM ACT, LEGITIMATE ENTERPRISES, PHYSICAL DESC DOCUMENT TYPE: CLASSIFICATION: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Secret RESTRICTIONS: CURRENT STATUS: Conducted, IB: 4B; 1B; 10(40; 11(16) Redact DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 01/13/1999 OPENING CRITERIA: INDEPENITE, APPROVAL OF CIA, IRS, BOP COMMENTS: REFERRED TO BOP, INC & RPT NW 88608 Doclid:32300025 Page 1 1

NORMAN ROTHMAN, a Miami, Florida resident, was the subject of an FBI investigation in 1967. The investigation was part of the anti-racketeering efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Rothman's physical description is as follows: White male, born December 26, 1914, in New York City to Romanian parents. He stands 5'9" with dark hair and green eyes.

The FBI report mentions that Rothman has been involved in various business ventures, including the operation of a lounge in Miami Beach. He was also known to have connections with organized crime figures and had been seen frequenting Las Vegas casinos.

Rothman's financial situation is described as follows: He owned two automobiles, a 1961 Ford and a 1964 Ford, both registered to his wife Ethel Rothman. He was also indebted to Thomas Altamura on a shylock loan.

The FBI report characterizes the informants used in the investigation as follows:

* MM T-1 is a business organization that provides general information about the criminal element in Miami.
* MM T-2 is an individual with many contacts among the Cuban element in Miami.
* MM T-3 is an individual who has some knowledge of the Cuban element in Miami.
* MM T-4 is an individual who, by virtue of his former position, was able to provide information about Rothman.
* MM T-5 is an individual who mingles with the criminal element on a daily basis in Miami.
* MM T-6 is a businessman who has wide associations with the criminal element in Miami.

The report also mentions that Rothman had been seen around Las Vegas casinos and was known to be influential with casino employees and executives.

Rothman's prison file reflects that he was born on December 26, 1914, in New York City. His father was Leon Rothman, born in Romania, and his mother was Bess Weinberg, born in Rome, Italy. He had a brother, Irving G. Rothman, who resided at 925 6th Street, New York City.

Rothman claimed to have attended school in New York City, completing the eighth grade. He reported entering the United States in 1948 and was honorably discharged from the military in 1945. He worked as a cafe manager and nightlight owner in Havana, Cuba, before leaving when the communist took over.

Rothman's prison file lists several individuals who were on his approved correspondence and visitor list, including William F. Shith, Alberto Ardura, Manolita Revelta, Mr. and Mrs. Cisa Alonzo, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Checchi, Mr. and Mrs. Michigano, and Mr. and Mrs. Kitchiganio.

Rothman's prison file also contains a description of him, including his name, birthdate, height, weight, hair color, eye color, and residence. He was 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighed 200 pounds, had black hair, green eyes, and resided at 425 Surfside Boulevard, Miami Beach, Florida.

The FBI conducted an investigation into Rothman's activities in 1967, which included looking into his possible involvement in narcotics trafficking. The investigation found that Rothman was associated with several individuals who were involved in organized crime, including PATTY ERA and MAX EDER.

Rothman's prison file also contains a report from Special Agent Allan M. Trankley, dated March 31, 1967, which states that Rothman was still employed with International Lithographers, Inc., Miami Beach, Florida, and may be involved in the handling of narcotics.

The FBI's investigation into Rothman's activities was ongoing as of June 22, 1967, and the agency continued to gather information about his possible involvement in organized crime.

Rothman was convicted in the Western District of Pennsylvania for conspiring, aiding and abetting to transport interstate and foreign wires to defraud. He was sentenced to five years and a $10,000 fine.

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