VIDEO: About The Mafia TV interviews former Boston/Philly mafia capo Bobby Luisi Bobby Luisi discusses running a business at 21 years old, trying to create his own crime family, Italians from the other side, prison, and more –> https://youtu.be/dtrb0KTNN0U Featured image source here.
‘Majority’ of Colombo administration arrested on racketeering, extortion charges A substantial number of Colombo administration members were arrested Tuesday on racketeering and extortion charges, including alleged boss Andrew “Mush” Russo, 87, and alleged underboss Benjamin “Benji” Castellazzo, 83. The bust was carried out in a join operation between the NYPD and FBI to unravel a … [Read more…]
British tourist mistaken for elusive mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro An unsuspecting British tourist who was mistaken for highly elusive Cosa Nostra boss, Matteo Messina Denaro, 59, was arrested at a restaurant in the Hague last Wednesday. He was said to be having lunch with his son and a friend when numerous police special force … [Read more…]
Italy arrests 16 Sicilian Greco clan mafia members An operation by Palermo’s District Antimafia Directorate (DDA), in collaboration with the police and Carabinieri, has brought the arrest of 16 men, for crimes of mafia association and extortion. The investigation has also revealed much about the inner workings of the Greco, Roccella and Brancaccio clans of … [Read more…]
About The Mafia interviews former 20 Love gangster Bill Staxx Former 20 Love gangster Bill Staxx talks about growing up in gang life, getting arrested 26 times, how gangs impacted his community, and more. Check out our YouTube channel here.
Cosa Nostra clan connected to New York mafia dismantled by Italian police Italian police have dismantled a Cosa Nostra clan linked to the New York mafia. On July 14th, Italian officials hit the Torretta clan with the arrest of eleven alleged members accused of infiltrating the Sicilian political and economic system in addition to their … [Read more…]
Mercedes salesman involved in mob extortion scheme gets jail time In court papers, his lawyer said a former Mercedes-Benz salesman busted two years ago in a major crime sting was not a gangster, but instead, a good man who played a “minor role” in an extortion scheme. Probation would be an appropriate sentence for Staten … [Read more…]
Trailer released for ‘Sopranos’ prequel, ‘Many Saints of Newark’ The film, a prequel to the HBO series “The Sopranos,” focuses on teenage Tony played by Michael Gandolfini, the son of late “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, who died in 2013. The trailer, which dropped on Tuesday, spotlights the young Tony and his relationship with Dickie Moltisanti … [Read more…]
Lucchese mobster Eugene “Boobsie” Castelle tries to get out of prison, again Alleged Lucchese crime family member Eugene “Boobsie” Castelle, 61, has asked a federal judge to let him take a plea deal which he previously refused. The Staten Island resident contends, in a pro-se motion, he was led astray by his lawyer. The defendant, … [Read more…]
Lucchese soldier given three year prison sentence for assaulting former husband of Real Housewives of New Jersey star A reputed mafioso was sentenced on Thursday to two-and-a-half years behind bars for assaulting the husband of former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dina Manzo. John Perna, 44, an alleged soldier in the Lucchese crime family, … [Read more…]
Matthew Madonna, Steven Crea, two co-defendants get new trial in murder case The Appellate Court has granted Crea, Madonna, Londonio, and Caldwell their extension of time request so they can file their Rule 33 motion for a new trial in the district court. Lawyers for Steven L. Crea, Matthew Madonna, Christopher Londonio, and Terrance Caldwell … [Read more…]
Release of Italian mafia hitman Giovanni Brusca sparks outrage in Italy The release from prison of one of Italy’s most notorious mobsters-turned-informants generated more outrage Thursday, even after he was shown in an old jailhouse interview apologizing to his many victims for his role in “this factory of death.” Giovanni Brusca, 64, got out of prison … [Read more…]
Most-wanted mafia boss Rocco Morabito arrested in Brazil years after 2019 prison escape On Monday, Brazil’s Federal Police arrested one of Italy’s most-wanted mobsters, putting an end to a years-long international chase after Rocco Morabito, a prominent member of one of the world’s most powerful crime syndicates, the ‘Ndrangheta. After having been on the run … [Read more…]
Swiss gems trader under fire for laundering mafia money with diamonds A Swiss diamond and precious metals trader stood trial on May 20 for helping Italian organized criminals launder money by purchasing diamonds. The diamonds purchased on the behalf of the Italian members were worth $750,000 in this case, according to reports. The three Italians, … [Read more…]
Guns discovered inside home of mobster’s grandson in Connecticut Various firearms paired with silencers have been discovered inside the home of a New York mobster’s grandson in Fairfield, Connecticut. Michael Mallay, was handed multiple charges including numerous counts of criminal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of an assault weapon, and the possession of a … [Read more…]