Frontier Justice - 2,500 Men and a Stolen City

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Host Jack Maddox examines San Francisco's 1856 Committee of Vigilance, when 2,500 armed citizens seized control, hanged gambler Charles Cora and politician James Casey after journalist James King's murder, and exiled hundreds more. The episode explores vigilante justice's dark legacy across the frontier, the blurred line between mob rule and legitimate action, and the uncomfortable question: when institutions fail, can an army deliver justice? Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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This episode was published on April 7, 2026.

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Host Jack Maddox examines San Francisco's 1856 Committee of Vigilance, when 2,500 armed citizens seized control, hanged gambler Charles Cora and politician James Casey after journalist James King's murder, and exiled hundreds more. The episode...

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