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New Montreal Mafia administration continues to face challenges

November 10, 2015 by Kam Miles 17 Comments

  The organized crime landscape in Montreal has been in flux after the bloody Montreal mafia war and the death of Rizzuto crime family boss Vito Rizzuto. The once powerful Rizzuto family has been weakened by the loss of many key figures and now faces new challenges as the family transitions to a new group … [Read more…]

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Mafia Capitale trial begins in Rome

November 5, 2015 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  Mafia Capitale is one of the five major organized crime groups in Italy exposed last year in a scandal of corruption in Rome. There are Forty-six suspected members of Mafia Capitale set to stand trial, including alleged boss Massimo Carminati. The trial has been called the most important organized crime trial in the history … [Read more…]

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Which Mafia family Outside of NY has the best chance to rebound in 2016

November 4, 2015 by Kam Miles 18 Comments

  The mafia around the country as a whole has been in a state of decline for some time now as its power and influence diminishes. The five families of the New York mafia remain the most powerful mob families in the country some of which have seen a rejuvenation of sorts the past couple … [Read more…]

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Was the Philly mafia dismantled due to the George Martorano conviction

November 2, 2015 by Kam Miles 7 Comments

  Philadelphia mafia associate George “Cowboy George” Martorano was released from prison on October 5th after serving 32 years for drug charges. He admitted his role in running a drug ring that dealt in multiple drugs, including coxxxne, marxxxana, and hxxxin and made millions. He was jailed back in 1983 after receiving a maximum sentence … [Read more…]

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Toronto on verge of a Mafia war according to authorities

October 28, 2015 by Kam Miles 19 Comments

  A mafia war is brewing in Toronto between rival clans of the Ndrangheta or Calabrian mafia according to Italian authorities. Documents prepared by prosecutors in Italy outline the inner workings of Ontario based mob families as part of a criminal case targeting the elite of the Ndrangheta. Operation Acero-Krupy in Europe lead to the … [Read more…]

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Mafia trial outlines the embittered mob life of Bonanno family mobsters

October 26, 2015 by Kam Miles 14 Comments

  Vincent Asaro was once a powerful captain in the Bonanno crime family of the New York mafia overseeing criminal enterprises in and around JFK Airport. Testimony at his ongoing racketeering trial has not only shed new light on the infamous 1978 Lufthansa robbery at JFK, but also on Asaro’s decline and the rigors of … [Read more…]

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Bonanno family rats take the stand against former capo Vincent Asaro

October 21, 2015 by Kam Miles 9 Comments

  Bonanno crime family captain Vincent Asaro sits in a Brooklyn courtroom as his former New York mafia pals and even his own cousin take the stand to testify against him. According to opening statements from prosecutors Asaro has been a member of the NY mafia and the Bonanno family since the 1970’s and helped … [Read more…]

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Mafia News: Racketeering trial against Bonanno Family capo Vincent Asaro begins

October 19, 2015 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  The racketeering trial against Bonanno crime family captain Vincent Asaro which includes his alleged role in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and murder charges begins today. The 80 year old mobster has a long history in the New York mafia which includes previous convictions on lesser mafia related crimes. Prosecutors claim that Asaro successfully … [Read more…]

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Which NY Mafia family has benefited the most from recent law enforcement shift

October 13, 2015 by Kam Miles 28 Comments

  The New York mafia has seen its power and influence continue to dwindle over the years due in large part to increased law enforcement efforts. The five families of Cosa Nostra in New York have shown a remarkable level of resilience and an uncanny ability to adapt over the years. Although the American mafia … [Read more…]

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Bonanno Capo Vincent Asaro catches a break in pretrial ruling

October 8, 2015 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  Vincent Asaro a former capo in the Bonanno crime family is heading to trial on racketeering conspiracy charges which include his role in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist. Asaro is also being charged with the mob murder of Paul Katz back in 1969. Prosecutors in an attempt to “complete the story” of the heist … [Read more…]

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Former Lucchese family leader Matthew Madonna sentenced to five years in prison

October 2, 2015 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  Matthew Madonna a former Lucchese crime family boss and a one-time member of the families three-man ruling panel was sentenced to five years in prison on racketeering charges. Madonna is headed to state prison after being indicted as part of “Operation Heat” which investigated a mafia controlled illegal gambling enterprise. According to prosecutors and … [Read more…]

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Former Lucchese family underboss Martin Taccetta gets eight year sentence

October 1, 2015 by Kam Miles 8 Comments

  Martin Taccetta the former underboss of the Lucchese crime family has been sentenced to eight years in prison on racketeering charges. He was busted back in 2007 along with 32 other suspects in a probe called “Operation Heat” which targeted a mob run illegal sports gambling and money laundering scheme. According to authorities the … [Read more…]

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Ndrangheta bust in Italy has links to Mafia bosses in Canada

September 30, 2015 by Kam Miles 6 Comments

  The Calabrian Mafia is also known as the Ndrangheta was the target of a massive mob bust, in which 50 people were either arrested or named for various alleged mob crimes. According to authorities in Italy the investigation targeted some of the most powerful Ndrangheta families and the Ndrangheta elite. The international investigation also … [Read more…]

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Renewed tensions developing with in the Montreal Mafia

September 29, 2015 by Kam Miles 7 Comments

  The Montreal mafia may have some renewed tensions in the last few weeks, according to underworld sources which could be responsible for recent events. After the death of Vito Rizzuto in 2013 the long time Rizzuto crime family boss the Montreal mafia consolidated its power base and has been run by a criminal alliance … [Read more…]

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Mafia boss Michael Mancuso among Bonanno family mobsters targeted in prison transfer

September 24, 2015 by Kam Miles 32 Comments

  Recent allegation of unrest within the Bonanno crime family centered around reputed capo John Palazzolo has seemingly led to the prison relocation of other high ranking members. Palazzolo was caught meeting with fellow New York mafia members which was a violation of his parole restrictions and was sentenced to a year in prison. The … [Read more…]

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