The feds have decided not to seek the death penalty against Joel “Joe Waverly” Cacace the one time reputed acting boss of the Colombo crime family. Cacace is being charged with ordering the murder of NYPD cop Ralph Dols in the 1990’s. Federal prosecutors originally decided to seek the death penalty but now on … [Read more…]
Daniel Farma a Gambino family associate has been charged for his role in the 1990 mafia hit on demolition contractor Edward “Eddie the Chink” Garofalo outside of his home in Brooklyn. The feds claim that this was the last hit ordered by notorious Gambino crime family boss John Gotti. He suspected that Garofalo may … [Read more…]
The alleged Colombo crime family acting boss Andrew “Mush” Russo was sentenced to 33 months in prison on racketeering charges. But he was also given credit for time served which means he will be out of prison and back on the streets of New York in May. Russo was one of the 127 alleged … [Read more…]
Former mob associate Howard Santos testified in the ongoing trial of alleged Gambino family mobster Bartolomeo “Bobby Glasses” Vernace. Vernace is on trial for the 1981 murders of two Queens bar owners over of all things a spilled drink. He became a made member of the Gambino crime family in 1999 after he beat … [Read more…]
Reputed Philadelphia mafia soldier Anthony Nicodemo has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy for the shooting of Gino DiPietro. A status hearing was held in Common Pleas Court on Monday where the indictment was announced. DiPietro a South Philadelphia drug dealer was suspected of being a government informant. The indictment is … [Read more…]
Another member of the Gotti family is set to take the stand during a mob trial but for the first time ever it will be for the government. Federal prosecutors will call Linda Gotti the niece of late Gambino crime family boss John Gotti to the stand to testify against alleged Gambino capo Bartolomeo … [Read more…]
Former Colombo crime family street boss Andrew “Mush” Russo convicted of racketeering gambling conspiracy is trying to charm a federal judge for a lenient sentence. Russo in a letter sent to a Brooklyn federal judge claimed among other things that he was an amateur magician who was beloved as he entertained at family parties. … [Read more…]
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared over three decades ago and the search for his remains has been ongoing ever since. Hoffa would now be 100 years old and the mystery surrounding his disappearance has been one of most publicized cases in FBI history. Now the feds have what they consider to be the best lead they … [Read more…]
Long time mobster Benjamin “The Claw” Castellazzo has been sentenced to 63 months in prison on racketeering charges. Castellazzo currently holds the rank of underboss or second in command in the Colombo crime family according to authorities. He pleaded guilty on charges of mob extortion linked to a dispute over a red sauce recipe … [Read more…]
Last January legendary Colombo crime family underboss John “Sonny” Franzese was sentenced to eight years in prison for a racketeering conspiracy conviction from a 2008 case. The longtime Colombo family wise guy is now 95 years old and which could mean he would spend the rest of his life in prison. Franzese filed an … [Read more…]
In another twist to the long-running search for the body of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa new information surfaces from a reputed former Detroit mobster. Tony Zerilli who feds say was once the underboss of the Detroit mafia says he knows where Hoffa was buried after his murder in 1975. Hoffa said he was heading … [Read more…]
With the recent passing of Joe Todaro Sr who the feds claim was the last official boss of the Magaddino crime family many wonder now who will take the reigns of the Buffalo mafia. But the better question may be is there anything left of the tattered mob family to lead. Law enforcement sources … [Read more…]
Former Bonanno crime family captain turned rat Nicholas “P.J.” Pisciotti got a Christmas present when he sentenced to no jail time for his mob crimes in return for his cooperation. Pisciotti decided to turn against his fellow wiseguys when he learned from the feds that he was marked for death because of an incident … [Read more…]
Reputed Colombo family mobster Thomas Farese was acquitted on money laundering charges in Brooklyn. Farese is said to be the consigliere of the Colombo crime family in New York. The case against Farese hit a snag when prosecutors decided to dump former Colombo family capo Reynold Maragni from Team America. Maragni was going to … [Read more…]
The former Colombo crime family street boss Ralph Deleo was sentenced today to 235 months in prison for racketeering and firearm charges. Deleo was credited with 36 months of time served and now has 199 months remaining on his sentence. Deleo was Colombo family street boss and also head of the DeLeo Crew based … [Read more…]