The Gonzo Brothel Owner Who Stole $550 Million from the U.S. Government

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The new Apple TV+ series ‘The Big Conn’ revisits the biggest Social Security scam in history.

Entertainment Critic

Published May 1 2022 11:48AM EDT

Eric C. Conn is a flamboyant figure out of a crime movie, and that’s exactly how he wanted to be seen, imagining himself as Eastern Kentucky’s very own version of James Bond.

Nick Schager

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The Gonzo Brothel Owner Who Stole $550 Million from the U.S. Government

The new Apple TV+ series ‘The Big Conn’ revisits the biggest Social Security scam in history.

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