Career
In 1945 he joined the United States. Army. He ran a bookmaking operation in Havana where he also was involved in running guns to Fidel Castro with Joe Merola and the Mannarino brothers. After moving back to Miami, Rothman purchased a notable gangster hangout, The Albion Lounge, in the late 60"s, early 70"son
He was also involved in narcotics trafficking in Miami.
1/29/48 – Vagrancy - Miami Beach, Florida
3/27/59 – Firearms Acting violationMiami, Florida
4/05/59 – Stolen propertyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania (sentenced to 5 years in prison in 1961)
5/01/62 – Receiving and transporting stolen property – Federal Correctional Institute., Tallahassee, Florida
9/11/63 – Stolen property – Eglin Air Force Base prison camp, Okaloosa County, Florida
3/17/69 – VagrancyLas Vegas, Nevada
Pasquale "Patsy" Erra
Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal (of the movie "Casino" fame)
Rothman was known to drink Canadian Club straight with water on the side.
