The Chickens and the Bulls: A Vicious Extortion Ring Targeting Gay Men

The Chickens and the Bulls (2012)

In 1965, Detective James McDonnell uncovered a massive extortion ring where imposters known as bulls used young men called chickens to blackmail prominent gay figures. This operation, which targeted high-profile individuals across the nation, was eventually dismantled by the NYPD and FBI, marking a historic moment where law enforcement protected gay victims instead of persecuting them.

"This case represents an important crux too, marking the first time that the law enforcement establishment actually worked on behalf of victimized gay men, instead of locking them up or shrugging."