In this episode of Mob Talk with Mob experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser get into some ongoing Philadelphia Mafia drama. Philly Mob boss Joey Merlino is set to begin his prison sentence after some time in the sun down on the Jersey Shore. In the meantime, he has apparently sold his South Philly … [Read more…]
Recent Court transcripts seemingly identify the current captain of the Genovese crime family crew operating in Springfield Massachusetts. The Springfield mafia crew has been dismantled from the top down due to recent indictments and convictions. During sentencing of 76-year-old Genovese family capo Eugene “Rooster” Onofrio last month where he was sentenced to 30 months … [Read more…]
John “Johnny T” Tortora a reputed mobster in the Genovese family charged for his role in a mafia hit that took place over twenty years ago. The 61-year-old is facing conspiracy to commit racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering and murder for hire charges. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he is accused of … [Read more…]
Reputed Bonanno family consigliere John “Porky” Zancocchio was granted his release after claiming that prison food was killing him. The 60-year-old mobster was indicted back in January along with other alleged members of the New York Mafia on various charges including racketeering conspiracy previously reported here. He was released on $1 million bail but … [Read more…]
The feds hit various mobsters in the Lucchese crime family with a huge racketeering case last year that included the 2013 murder of former Purple Gang leader Michael Meldish. Among those charged in the Meldish hit were former street boss Matthew (Matty) Madonna, underboss Steven (Wonder Boy) Crea Sr., Captain Steven Crea Jr., soldier … [Read more…]
Eugene (Rooster) Onofrio an alleged captain in the Genovese crime family was sentenced to two and a half years behind bars. Onofrio plead guilty to charges of loan sharking and peddling untaxed cigarettes. Rooster was busted back in 2016 along with 45 other Mafia members and associates in the East Coast LCN Enterprise case. … [Read more…]
A new 32-count racketeering indictment from the feds took down members and associates of two New York Mafia families. In total two alleged made members of the Colombo crime family along with a made guy from the Gambino crime family were charged in Brooklyn Federal Court along with suspected mob associates. The alleged mobsters … [Read more…]
On this episode of Mob Talk with George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser the guys look at the potential for upcoming indictments. Mobsters from the Philadelphia Mafia are heading down the shore for the summer but with more to worry about than just the temps. The feds are definitely not taking a summer break and … [Read more…]
The Mafia no longer has any influence on the waterfront according to officials from the International Longshoremen’s Association. But the Waterfront Commission continues to bring forth cases against ILA members with alleged ties to organized crime. According to the commission in just the past year, they have uncovered longshoremen with connections to the Colombo … [Read more…]
Steve “The Jew” Ovadia an associate of Montreal Mafia clan leader Andrew Scoppa was found shot to death in Laval according to reports. Ovadia is a well-known underworld figure said authorities and has been a part of previous anti-mafia operations. The 54-year-old Scoppa was recently released from prison after the Crown decided not to … [Read more…]
After four days of deliberating a jury found Francis (Cadillac Frank) Salemme and co-defendant Paul Weadick guilty of murder. The 84-year-old former boss of the New England mafia is set to be sentenced in September and faces life behind bars. Salemme along with his now deceased son Frank Jr. and Weadick killed Boston nightclub … [Read more…]
Bonanno crime family acting boss Joseph Cammarano Jr. was among several mobsters charged earlier this year in a massive Mafia racketeering indictment. Charges in the indictment included extortion, loansharking, wire and mail fraud, drug trafficking, and conspiracy to commit murder. Eight Bonanno family members and associates were charged in total along with two mobsters … [Read more…]
Closing arguments are set to begin today in the trial of former New England Mafia boss Francis (Cadillac Frank) Salemme. The 84-year-old mobster ran the cities Cosa Nostra family in the early 1990s according to the feds. He and co-defendant Paul Weadick are accused of murdering nightclub owner Steven DiSarro back in 1993. According … [Read more…]
On this episode of Mob Talk, the guys take a look at who’s really running the Philadelphia Mafia in 2018. Mob Experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser talk about the current Philly mafia hierarchy and the status of a few made guys. It’s a bit unclear as to how much of the traditional leadership … [Read more…]
The recent death of former Chicago Mafia boss John “No Nose” DiFronzo has left many wondering who’s the boss now. The 89-year-old mobster passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s according to reports. He was believed to be semi-retired for some time now as the Chicago Outfit ushered in a new hierarchy. The mafia in … [Read more…]