Mickey Featherstone

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Mickey Featherstone


Mickey Featherstone is a notable figure in the history of organized crime in New York City. He was a prominent member of the notorious Westies gang, which operated in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood during the mid-20th century.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Little is known about Featherstone's early life, including his birth date and birthplace. He rose to prominence in the criminal underworld of New York City during the 1960s and 1970s.

Criminal Career[edit | edit source]

Featherstone became associated with the Westies, a gang known for its involvement in various criminal activities, including racketeering, extortion, and murder. He quickly climbed the ranks within the organization and gained a reputation as a ruthless enforcer.

Featherstone's criminal activities eventually caught the attention of law enforcement, leading to his arrest and subsequent imprisonment on multiple charges. Despite facing legal troubles, he remained a prominent figure within the Westies and continued to exert influence over the gang from behind bars.

Later Years[edit | edit source]

After serving his prison sentence, Featherstone distanced himself from the criminal underworld and sought to live a more low-key life. He largely disappeared from public view, with little information available about his activities in later years.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Mickey Featherstone's involvement with the Westies and his reputation as a feared enforcer have solidified his place in the annals of New York City's criminal history. His story serves as a reminder of the dark underbelly of organized crime during the latter half of the 20th century.

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