Early Career
After graduating from medical school, Moran, an Illinois native, briefly operated a successful private practice until his addiction to alcohol drove most of his business away. To maintain his income, Moran became what was then colloquially known as a "pin artist", that is, someone who performs illegal abortions. He was eventually caught, convicted and sentenced to prison.
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