Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Busted Calabrian Mafia In Germany

Busted Calabrian Mafia In GermanyIt appears that the 'ndrangheta is very active in Germany. Police have arrested 11 people for allegedly trafficking cocaine on behalf

Judge Denies Bail For Michael Persico

Judge Denies Bail For Michael PersicoMichael Persico, son of reputed Colombo boss Carmine "The Snake" Persico and brother of reputed ex-acting boss Alphonse "Allie Boy" Persico was denied

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Las Vegas Mafia Museum Exhibit Preview

Las Vegas Mafia Museum Exhibit PreviewThe Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement will open its doors in mid 2011. Dennis Barrie, the creative director of the museum said "This is one of the most anticipated museum projects in

Monday, March 29, 2010

Cops probe Mafia link in double slaying Video

Cops probe Mafia link in double slaying Video2 killed in gangland-style attack in Old Montreal

Vinny Basciano former Bonanno boss headed to Supermax

Vinny Basciano former Bonanno boss headed to SupermaxVinny “Vinny Gorgeous” Basciano, former boss of the Bonanno crime family is facing the death penalty in his upcoming trial in the

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Ghostfellas What

Ghostfellas What
James McBratney, a 48-year-old Staten Island, NY private eye, is launching the TV reality series Ghostfellas which contacts the souls of victims whacked by the mob.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Italian Most Wanted Mobster Figaro Arrested In Spain

Italian Most Wanted Mobster Figaro Arrested In SpainCiro Figaro, a reputed boss from the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra or Neapolitan Mafia, was arrested last week by Spanish authorities in San Pedro Alcantara. Apparently Figaro was leading a reasonably quiet

Springfield MA and the Genovese Family Video

Springfield MA and the Genovese Family VideoGenovese leaders Anthony Arillotta and Arthur Nigro were indicted last month for their alleged roles in the 2003 hit of the family's New England capo Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno in Springfield, MA. Local police say

Friday, March 5, 2010

Reputed Gambino soldier Joey Boy Orlando convicted for Favor to Goodfellas actor

Reputed Gambino soldier Joey Boy Orlando convicted for Favor to Goodfellas actorA reputed Gambino soldier was sentenced to 51 months in prison for arranging a beating for a deadbeat as a favor to "Goodfellas" actor Anthony Borgese who uses the stage name Tony Darrow.
Prosecutors said Joseph “Joey Boy” Orlando

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Senator Di Girolamo Resigns After Mafia Accusations

Senator Di Girolamo Resigns After Mafia AccusationsFollowing the issuance of a warrant for his arrest last month Senator Nicola Di Girolamo, a member of Berlusconi's People of Freedom party, has resigned from parliament. The warrant alleges Di Girolamo

Shift to economic power for the Italian Mafia

Shift to economic power for the Italian MafiaItalian officials say organized crime leaders in Italy are shifting their focus from violence and intimidation to seeking control of the economy.
The head of the Italy's parliamentary Anti-Mafia Commission

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Bonanno Family Florida Crew Leader Sentenced

Bonanno Family Florida Crew Leader SentencedThomas Fiore, who led a Bonanno based Florida crew from Boynton Beach which included nine men and one woman has been sentenced. He received 12 years and seven

Hartford CT Racketeering Conviction

Hartford CT Racketeering ConvictionRaul "Sonny" Suner has pleaded guilty in Hartford, CT to a racketeering conspiracy charge for his role in an illegal gambling operation. Authorities say Suner repeatedly

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Berlusconi Cabinet proposes corruption crackdown in Italy

Berlusconi Cabinet proposes corruption crackdown in ItalyProposed legislation to keep politicians out of Parliament if convicted of embezzlement, bribery or other forms of corruption was put forward by the Cabinet of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi. Berlusconi, who is on trial in a bribery case

Monday, March 1, 2010

Video Interview 60s Pop Star Tommy James Me the Mob and the Music

Video Interview 60s Pop Star Tommy James Me the Mob and the MusicTommy James, 1960s pop star remembered for "Mony Mony," "I Think We're Alone Now," and "Crimson and Clover," has written his autobiography, Me the Mob and the Music which details his involvement with the Genovese crime family and