We’re not guilty, we’re victims! Those were the words of Edwin Jacobs Jr the defense attorney for alleged Philadelphia Mafia acting boss Joseph “Uncle Joe” Ligambi as opening remarks began in the latest Philadelphia mafia trial. Jacobs called the prosecutors’ case against his client and the six co-defendants were built on half-truths and fabrications … [Read more…]
For the first time in over twenty-five years, the Lucchese Crime Family in New York has a new boss. Former boss Vittorio “Vic” Amuso who is serving a life sentence has officially stepped down as boss of the mafia family. Mob sources confirmed that Amuso did not step down on his own but was … [Read more…]
Long time Genovese Crime Family mobster Emilio Fusco was found guilty of racketeering, extortion conspiracy, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering but was acquitted on murder charges. Fusco was being charged for his parts in the 2003 murders of onetime Genovese family boss Adolfo “Big Al” Bruno and mob associate turned informant Gary … [Read more…]
After serving six years in a Colorado prison for a 1981 mob hit Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto returned to Canada. But he did not return to his long time home and headquarters of his Mafia family in Montreal instead of flying to Toronto last Friday. The mighty Mafia family that Rizzuto heads in … [Read more…]
This week’s Mob Scene with George Anastasia looks into the upcoming Mafia trial for the Philadelphia Crime Family. Acting Philadelphia Mafia boss Joseph Ligambi and six others including underboss Joseph “Mousie” Massimino, Capo Joseph “Scoops” Licata, and George Borgesi are going to trial in Philadelphia Federal Court. One major piece of evidence the Feds … [Read more…]