Public Enemy: The Extremely Brief and Violent Life of John Dillinger

During the proceedings in Indiana, Dillinger was handcuffed to an officer of the court. Before his trial could be completed, he escaped.
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The Trial
During the proceedings in Indiana, Dillinger was handcuffed to an officer of the court. Before his trial could be completed, however, Dillinger escaped by cowing guards with a gun that he later claimed was made of wood.

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