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Gambino associate and Connecticut gambling ring leader Uva pleads guilty

August 7, 2013 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Richard Uva agreed to a plea-bargain for his part in a gambling ring linked to the Gambino crime family. Federal prosecutors said that Uva was the “chief operation officer” for the multi-million dollar mafia controlled gambling operation. It included an offshore internet gambling site, street bookies, and high stakes card games run in Stamford … [Read more…]

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Gambino family leader in Connecticut pleads guilty

June 7, 2013 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Dean DePreta pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the RICO act and as part of his plea deal admitted to his involvement in an illegal gambling and extortion ring in Connecticut. DePreta was called the titular head of the Gambino crime family in southern Connecticut by Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Chen. He controlled an … [Read more…]

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