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Richard Wershe Jr. (born July 18, 1969), known as "White Boy Rick", is an American former drug trafficker and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informant. The youngest known informant in the history of the FBI, Wershe became a confidential informant when he was 14 to 16 years old.
Sep 14, 2018 · Based on a true story, the film follows Rick Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an FBI informant and a drug kingpin in 1980s Detroit. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, and Bel Powley, the film explores the rise and fall of America's youngest hustler.
Jul 12, 2021 · Learn the true story of Richard Wershe Jr., who became an FBI informant at 14 and exposed a police corruption scandal in Detroit. Find out how he was betrayed by the FBI and sentenced to life in prison.
White Boy Rick is a 2018 American crime drama film directed by Yann Demange and written by Andy Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller. The film stars Matthew McConaughey , Richie Merritt in his film debut, Bel Powley , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Brian Tyree Henry , Rory Cochrane , RJ Cyler , Jonathan Majors , Eddie Marsan , Bruce Dern ...
Mar 13, 2024 · Learn how Richard Wershe Jr. became a notorious drug dealer and an FBI informant at 14, and how he was betrayed by the FBI and the Detroit police. Find out where he is now and how the movie White Boy Rick changed some facts for drama.
Hustler. Dealer. Kingpin. Informant. #WhiteBoyRickMovie – Based on the true story. Only in theaters this Fall.Set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack...
Jul 21, 2021 · Richard Wershe Jr has filed a $100m (£73m) lawsuit against former FBI agents and prosecutors, alleging child abuse in connection with his time as an informant. Wershe, now 52, spent three...
