Was Billie Frechette really slapped during her interrogation like Marion Cotillard is in the Public Enemies movie?
During her trial, Billie Frechette testified that she was slapped and deprived of food and water for two days during her interrogation (PBS). The FBI vehemently denies this and claims that while she was interrogated for two days straight, she was never struck. The FBI believes that Ms. Frechette said this to get sympathy during her trial. -FBI.gov Polly Hamilton Did the FBI really use a Madame to set up John Dillinger? Yes. Ana Cumpanas, who used the alias Anna Sage, came forward after meeting Dillinger through her friend Polly Hamilton. On July 21, 1934, Anna contacted the FBI looking to receive a cash reward and protection from deportation by aiding in his capture. She informed the FBI that they would be attending a movie at the Biograph or Marboro theatre on Sunday night and she would wear a white blouse and orange skirt so they could be recognized. Since she was still unaware of which theatre, FBI agents were posted at both theatres while the rest of the agents remained at headquar
