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Genovese Crime Family: Who currently leads the most powerful New York Mafia family

January 19, 2015 by Kam Miles 5 Comments

  Genovese crime family is one of the largest and most powerful of the five families of the New York mafia and one of the most secretive. The family has been dubbed the “Ivy League of organized crime” because of its ability to find new ways to make money and maintain its size and power … [Read more…]

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New York mafia soldier Joseph Sclafani catches a break

January 16, 2015 by Kam Miles 7 Comments

  Joseph Sclafani a soldier in the Gambino crime family caught a break getting his 15 year sentence on drug charges reduced by a year due to changes in sentencing guidelines. Also known as Joe Boy the New York mafia soldier was will now be set for release in 2023 after being sentenced on drug … [Read more…]

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Montreal mafia leader Antonio Mucci has firearms charges dropped

January 14, 2015 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Antonio “Tony” Mucci a reputed leader in the Montreal mafia caught a break as the Crown decided not to go to trial on various firearms charges. Mucci and a couple of alleged bodyguards were arrested and charged back in 2010 with multiple firearm related charges. Tony was charged with illegal possession of a sawed-off … [Read more…]

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New AMC Docudrama ‘Making of the Mob: New York’ details rise of the American Mafia

January 13, 2015 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  The mafia is once again the focus of a new AMC docudrama called ‘Making of the Mob: New York‘ being made by Stephen David’s production company which produced the hit History channel show The Men Who Built America. The new eight part series will detail the history of the original five families of New … [Read more…]

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2015 Mafia Family Leaders

January 1, 2015 by Kam Miles 24 Comments

  The American Mafia has seen another interesting year come and go as we head into 2015 some families seem to be rebuilding while others continue to diminish. The past year has brought changes in the hierarchies of some of the major mafia families in the Unites States for one reason or another. Here is … [Read more…]

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Mafia Rats : Which turncoat has done most damage to the mob ?

December 27, 2014 by Kam Miles 16 Comments

  Over the year the mafia has found itself under more and more pressure from law enforcement and watched its power diminish as more and more made guys got convicted and rackets effected. But the downfall of the mafia today can’t only be blamed on the Justice Department it also has a lot to do … [Read more…]

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Steven Mazzone keeping Philly Mafia at peace for now

December 22, 2014 by Kam Miles 3 Comments

  According to the feds they still believe the Philadelphia mafia is led by Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino from Florida although the man on streets running day to day operations is Steven Mazzone. Whether or not Joey Merlino is currently running things may be up for debate but there is no doubt the respect level … [Read more…]

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No Waterfront Christmas Tribute for the Genovese Family

December 18, 2014 by Kam Miles 20 Comments

  The last remaining case from the large New York mafia take down nearly four years ago is set to end with multiple plea deals. Genovese crime family soldier Stephen Depiro along with two former International Longshoremen’s executives have agreed to plea deals for racketeering and extortion conspiracy charges. They were involved in a scheme … [Read more…]

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Most Powerful Mafia Family Outside of New York Mafia going into 2015 ?

December 15, 2014 by Kam Miles 46 Comments

  Going into the new year of 2015 who do you think is the most powerful mafia family outside of the five families of the New York mafia ? An interesting question that is often asked to many people in and around mob circles and that is often disagreed upon by most. Many of the … [Read more…]

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Conrad Ianniello Genovese family capo gets 3 years for extortion

December 12, 2014 by Kam Miles 2 Comments

  Genovese crime family captain Conrad Ianniello now 71 is headed back to prison for three years after being sentenced on extortion charges. Conrad is the nephew of former Genovese family underboss Matthew “Matty the Horse” Ianniello who passed away back in 2012. He pleaded guilty to shaking down workers at a Long Island Chocolate … [Read more…]

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Mafia sweep in America and Italy includs high ranking Gambino mobster

December 11, 2014 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Francesco Palmieri a high ranking member of the Gambino crime family of the New York Mafia was one of eight suspected mobsters rounded up in a transatlantic mob sweep. Authorities in Italy and America on Thursday targeted members of organized crime for suspicions of multiple mafia crimes. Along with Palmieri in New York also … [Read more…]

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St Louis mafia on last leg after death of boss Anthony Parrino

December 9, 2014 by Kam Miles 2 Comments

  Anthony “Nino” Parrino died November 3rd of natural causes dealing what could be one of the last blows to the already shaky St Louis mafia. The mob family in St Louis has been on the ropes for years and now is said to contain less then 10 made members according to reports. Parrino is … [Read more…]

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New England Mafia capo Eddie Lato gets 10 year suspended sentence

December 4, 2014 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Edward “Eddie” Lato a capo in the New England Mafia also known as the Patriarca crime family was back in Rhode Island to answer to state charges for an illegal gambling ring. A Superior Court judge sentenced the New England mob capo regime to a 10 year suspended sentence with 10 years of probation … [Read more…]

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Montreal mafia member Tonino Callocchia gunned down

December 2, 2014 by Kam Miles 3 Comments

  Tonino Callocchia a known member of the Mafia in Montreal has been gunned down in Rivière-des-Prairies. After a span of peace which lasted for months mob violence has once again hit the streets of Montreal. Callocchia 53 was shot to death in a restaurant named XO Bistro in Rivière-des-Prairies Monday afternoon. He recently survived … [Read more…]

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Former Colombo family acting boss Thomas Gioeli suing prison for $10M

November 26, 2014 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Thomas “Tommy Shots” Gioeli the one time acting boss of the Colombo crime family is suing the Butner Low Correctional Facility for a slip and fall. Serving a 18 year sentence he often complains about the conditions at the prison over twitter and his personal blog. Now he claims leaky piping is the cause … [Read more…]

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