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Joey Merlino Trial Update: Deadlocked Jury to deliberate more Friday

February 15, 2018 by Kam Miles 25 Comments

  The jury in the Joey Merlino trial reported today that they were deadlocked on all four of the charges against the alleged Philadelphia mafia boss. The Judge then ordered the jury to continue deliberations on Friday according to investigative reporter Dave Schratwieser who does a fabulous job covering the Philly mafia. It now seems … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino Trial Update: Defense rests its case and closing arguments are underway

February 13, 2018 by Kam Miles 7 Comments

    The Joey Merlino trial is coming to an end as the defense decided to rest its case yesterday without calling anyone to the stand setting the stage for today’s closing arguments. Merlino’s wife Deborah was listed as a potential witness for the defense but the lawyers decided against putting her on the stand … [Read more…]

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New England Mafia capo Eddie Lato being targeted in new unsolved murder investigation

February 12, 2018 by Kam Miles 10 Comments

  The investigation into the murder of New England Mafia associate Kevin Hanrahan has been revived over the last year and the feds may be on the verge of solving the over quarter-century old cold case. The 39-year-old mafia enforcer was gunned down back in 1992 after leaving the Arch restaurant in Providence’s Federal Hill … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino Trial Update: Rubeo cross-examination gets personal

February 8, 2018 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  The Joey Merlino trial was basically put on pause Tuesday due to a sick juror so the cross-examination of star witness John “JR” Rubeo a former Genovese crime family associate continued Wednesday. So far the racketeering trial has had its share of twist and turns as the alleged Philadelphia mafia boss tries to avoid … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino Trial Update: Defense to discredit star witness

February 6, 2018 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  Much of the case against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joeseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino revolves around star witness JR Rubeo and secret tapes he made while working as an informant. Rubeo a Genovese crime family associate decided to change sides and work for the feds after being arrested on drug charges. He wore a wire … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino Trial Update: Prosecutors go to the tapes as Rubeo’s testimony continues

February 2, 2018 by Kam Miles 10 Comments

  Joey Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia mafia sat in a courtroom in New York on Thursday while prosecutors attempted to use his own words against him. During his second day of testimony, J.R. Rubeo spent most of his time guiding the jury through about two dozen audio and videotapes he secretly recorded. … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino Trial Update: Witness points to Merlino as Boss

February 1, 2018 by Kam Miles 11 Comments

  One of the prosecutions key witnesses John Rubeo took the stand to testify against Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino during his ongoing racketeering trial. Rubio was working his way up the ladder in the Genovese crime family before getting busted in 2011 on drug charges. He decided to become an informant and when asked what … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino upbeat at start of racketeering trial

January 30, 2018 by Kam Miles 20 Comments

  Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia Mafia is facing various charges including racketeering stemming from last years bust of the East Coast LCN Enterprise. The 55-year-old mobster has rejected multiple plea deals and now faces a significant amount of time behind bars if convicted. The trial begins today and the … [Read more…]

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Genovese family affair with the new cooperating witness

January 26, 2018 by Kam Miles 4 Comments

  Earlier this month five Genovese crime family mobsters were busted by the feds in a new racketeering case. Among those arrested was Vincent Esposito the 50-year-old son of the late Genovese family boss Vincent (Chin) Gigante. He was hit with labor racketeering charges tied to the shaking down of union officials and other using … [Read more…]

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Genovese crime family mobster Federico Giovanelli passes away

January 23, 2018 by Kam Miles 1 Comment

  Federico “Fritzy” Giovanelli a former captain in the Genovese crime family passed away in New York according to reports. The 84-year-old mobster made his way through the ranks of the New York Mafia family aligning himself with Genovese family leaders including former boss Vincent Gigante. He was involved in plenty of typical mafia rackets … [Read more…]

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Vincent Esposito caught with list of mafia members

January 16, 2018 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  The feds got more than they anticipated when they busted four Genovese crime family mobsters on racketeering conspiracy charges. Among those arrested was Vincent Esposito the 50-year-old son of former Genovese family boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante. Vincent is one of three kids Gigante had with his longtime mistress Olympia Esposito.  According to the indictment, … [Read more…]

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Philly mafia boss Joey Merlino remains defiant despite plea offers

January 15, 2018 by Kam Miles 18 Comments

  This episode of Mob Talk with George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser takes a closer look at the Merlino trial and a potential plea offer that remains on the table. The Joey Merlino trial has been delayed until Jan. 29 after the 55-year-old mobster was hospitalized with a heart issue as detailed here. The guys … [Read more…]

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Bonanno family members busted on racketeering charges

January 13, 2018 by Kam Miles 33 Comments

  The feds busted ten suspected New York mobsters including Bonanno crime family acting boss Joseph Cammarano Jr. on racketeering charges. The recently unsealed federal indictment charged the alleged wiseguys with a variety of crimes that took place between 2012 to 2018 including extortion, conspiracy to commit murder, and drug dealing. Also charged along with … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino trial delayed after being hospitalized

January 12, 2018 by Kam Miles 11 Comments

  Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino the reputed boss of the Philadelphia mafia was hospitalized in Florida earlier this week after experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath according to his lawyer. The 55-year-old mobster had a procedure called a catheterization performed on him at the hospital. According to reports, Merlino was suffering from two heart … [Read more…]

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Genovese crime family busted for shaking down local unions

January 10, 2018 by Kam Miles 15 Comments

  According to reports, five members of the Genovese crime family were busted by the feds on racketeering charges tied to the shakedown of local unions. The mobsters arrested included Vincent Esposito, Frank Cognetta, Frank Giovinco, Steven Arena and Vincent D’Acunto Jr. They have been accused of accepting illegal kickbacks and extortion according to court … [Read more…]

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