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Current state of the Philadelphia mafia and who’s in charge

September 14, 2017 by Kam Miles 14 Comments

  The latest episode of Mob Talk takes a look at the current state of the Philadelphia mafia and who’s  currently in charge of the Cosa Nostra family. Mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser discuss the current situation on the streets in Philly and what’s happening within the organized crime family. According to the … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk: Philadelphia mafia back in the feds crosshairs

August 24, 2017 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  Mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser are back again for another episode of Mob Talk. According to the report, the Philadelphia mafia is once again the target of a new federal investigation. The organized crime squad in the City of Brotherly Love seems to once again be looking into several unsolved murders linked … [Read more…]

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Mob Talk – Examine evidence against Joey Merlino

August 5, 2017 by Kam Miles 6 Comments

  The latest episode of Mob Talk Sitdown featuring mafia experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser takes a closer look at the evidence against Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph Merlino. The guys discuss the evidence and how it could effect Joey not only in this East Coast LCN Enterprise case but also any future indictments that … [Read more…]

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Mafia News: New Mob Talk Joey Merlino

July 30, 2017 by Kam Miles 7 Comments

  Here is the first episode of the new Mob Talk series featuring veteran investigative reporter Dave Schratwieser and mafia author and former Philadelphia Inquirer writer George Anastasia. The duo teams up once again to talk about the East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise racketeering case against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino caught explaining how easy it is to kill

July 19, 2017 by Kam Miles 6 Comments

  Reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino and Genovese crime family capo Eugene “Rooster” Onofrio continue to fight charges from last years East Coast LCN Enterprise racketeering case. According to the feds, both men were leaders of the newly formed Cosa Nostra enterprise that operated up and down the east coast and included … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino and Feds headed for a showdown

July 10, 2017 by Kam Miles 13 Comments

  The recent saga between the feds and reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino seems to be headed for a courtroom showdown. According to the feds, Merlino was a leader in an East Coast LCN Enterprise along with members of the New York Mafia that operated up and down the East Coast. The … [Read more…]

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Mafia informant erased key evidence against Joseph Merlino

June 21, 2017 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  According to recently filed court documents, a mafia informant erased approximately a year’s worth of evidence against alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino. The unidentified informant (believed to be John Rubio) supplied the feds with audio and video recordings along with texts that prosecutors planned to use against the flamboyant Cosa Nostra … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino ask judge to dismiss federal charges

June 20, 2017 by Kam Miles 17 Comments

  According to a recent report alleged Philadelphia mafia boss, Joseph Merlino filed court papers on Monday seeking a dismissal of all charges against him. Merlino wants an NYC Judge to dismiss the federal charges against him from the crumbling East Coast LCN Enterprise racketeering case. Joey has been playing hardball with the feds after … [Read more…]

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Feds case against Philly mafia boss Joey Merlino fizzling?

June 14, 2017 by Kam Miles 25 Comments

  The ongoing saga between the feds and alleged Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino has had its share of twist and turns along the way. But according to recent reports from veteran investigative reporter Dave Schratwieser who closely follows the Philly mafia the feds case against Merlino may be in jeopardy of falling … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino hires high profile lawyer for upcoming battle

June 8, 2017 by Kam Miles 13 Comments

  Reputed Philadelphia mafia boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino continues to get his ducks in a row in preparation for his upcoming battle with the feds. Merlino was hit with multiple charges including racketeering conspiracy after he was busted along with several other alleged mobsters and associates the feds claimed were part of an East Coast … [Read more…]

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Joey Merlino turning the tables in East Coast LCN Enterprise case?

May 26, 2017 by Kam Miles 47 Comments

  Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia mafia has been a mainstay on the feds radar since his release from prison back in 2011. Merlino was busted along with over 40 other alleged mafia members and associates for being part of what the feds have labeled as the East Coast LCN … [Read more…]

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Joseph Merlino tells the Feds to Fugetaboutit and preparing for trial

May 16, 2017 by Kam Miles 49 Comments

  Joseph (Skinny Joey) Merlino the alleged boss of the Philadelphia mafia has reportedly balked at a plea offer from the feds in the East Coast LCN Enterprise racketeering case. The 55-year-old mobster who now resides in Florida was back in The City of Brotherly Love this week for trial prep according to report from … [Read more…]

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Former Philly mafia boss Ralph Natale new book and the mob

April 19, 2017 by Kam Miles 20 Comments

  Former Philadelphia mafia boss turned rat Ralph Natale talked about his new book ‘Last Don Standing‘ and the mafia in an exclusive interview with Fox29’s Dave Schratwieser. Dave does a fantastic job covering the Philly mafia and always seems to have his finger on the pulse of the cities Cosa Nostra family. Natale declined … [Read more…]

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George Borgesi is once again a major player within the Philly Mafia

April 3, 2017 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  The Philadelphia mafia has quietly navigated its way through the last couple of years during which the family has grown and had somewhat of a resurgence. According to recent reports, there are as many as 35 made guys currently on the streets in Philly and the Cosa Nostra family is as strong as its … [Read more…]

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Would a Joey Merlino conviction signal the end of another era for Philly Mafia

February 4, 2017 by Kam Miles 36 Comments

  Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino the reputed boss of the Philadelphia mafia is once again facing what could be an extended prison sentence if convicted after being indicted in the recent East Coast La Cosa Nostra Enterprise case. According to prosecutors, Merlino was a leader in this Cosa Nostra enterprise along with two alleged captains … [Read more…]

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