According to reports Carmine Persico the official boss of the Colombo crime family passed away at Duke University Medical Center. The cause of death is still unknown although he had reportedly been in poor health of late suffering from various ailments including emphysema. He was currently housed at a medium security federal prison in … [Read more…]
Bonanno crime family snitches have both taken the stand in the racketeering trial of alleged acting boss Joseph Cammarano Jr. and alleged consiglieri John Zancocchio. Former Bonanno captain Peter Lovaglio and associate Steven Sabella are key figures in the feds case against the supposed New York Mafia leaders. Assistant US Attorney Gina Castellano described … [Read more…]
Joseph Cammarano Jr. the alleged acting boss of the Bonanno crime family and consigliere John Zancocchio are now on trial in Manhattan Federal Court for various charges including racketeering conspiracy. According to the feds Cammarano took over as acting boss of the NY Mafia family back in 2015. Assistant U.S. Attorney Gina Castellano said … [Read more…]
Colombo crime family soldier Ilario Sessa has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for a parole violation. According to prosecutors the 52-year-old mobster also known as “Fat Larry” had made contact with some of his old mafia associates while working as a used car salesman in Brooklyn. According to his … [Read more…]
Robert Iannelli and his son Rodney Iannelli were busted again for running a large scale illegal sports betting and lottery operation in Pittsburgh. According to reports state police and the attorney general’s office began an investigation into the scheme back in 2015. Investigators were able to take down the criminal operating with the help … [Read more…]
This is an interesting new piece about the Chicago Mob and what happened to the once powerful Cosa Nostra organization from CBS Chicago. The story offers a view into the history of the Mafia in Chicago and includes some really cool footage and wiretap recordings including some fairly modern day stuff. We hear from … [Read more…]
Edward Lato also a reputed captain in the New England Mafia has been released from prison to a halfway house according to reports. The 71-year-old mobster’s sentence was set to end in July but was eligible for early release after serving more than seven years behind bars. He was busted back in 2011 along … [Read more…]
Philip Narducci a longtime member of the Philadelphia mafia has been arrested and hit with newly filed charges. According to an indictment unsealed on Thursday Narducci was charged with allegedly making and collecting extortionate loans and conspiracy. The feds claimed the 56-year-old mobster was making loans involving large amounts of money to borrowers. When … [Read more…]
Experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser are back with the latest Philly Mafia news and information in another episode of Mob Talk sitdown. Alleged boss Joey Merlino could be out of prison in less than another year if credited with four months he served for a previous parole violation. The guys also once again get … [Read more…]
John Zancocchio the reputed consigliere of the Bonanno crime family makes a last ditch effort to avoid going to trial. He is facing bookmaking and loan sharking charges which could put him behind bars for several years if convicted. The 60-year-old mobster claims the mafia rat set to testify against him had too cozy … [Read more…]
Chicago Mob soldier Robert “Bobby Pinocchio” Panozzo plead guilty to state racketeering charges. Panozzo was sentenced to 18 years behind bars but will be up for parole in only 4 and a half years because of time served. Robert and a fellow mobster were caught posing as cops in an attempt to rip off … [Read more…]
Detroit mafia leader Anthony Palazzolo recently passed away of natural causes according to reports. The 78-year-old mobster was known to be low key and elusive during his long career in the mafia. He served as a captain in the Cosa Nostra family for years before getting bumped up to consigliere approximately five years ago. He … [Read more…]
Bonanno family acting captain Damiano Zummo has agreed to plead guilty as part of a plea agreement with the feds according to reports. Zummo presided over a videotaped 2015 NY Mafia induction ceremony for mobster turned informant Vincent (Enzo) Morena that took place in Canada. Morena’s Mob pals at the time were unaware that Italian born Brooklyn … [Read more…]
Once again we kick the new year off with our annual look at the current Leaders for each of the remaining Mafia families in America. The present-day Mob families across the country have proven over the years to be both cunning and resilient. They have found a way to remain viable and continue to … [Read more…]
As we head into the new year we take a look at the current status of the Philly Mafia. The City of Brotherly Love has long been home to what many consider to be one of the more interesting Cosa Nostra families in the country. The Philly family certainly has a colorful past but … [Read more…]