Mob Linked Steroids Ring Busted in CT

Mob Linked Steroids Ring Busted in CT Earlier this month the feds busted four individuals, including one with suspected ties to the Bonnano family, for allegedly running a multimillion dollar marijuana and steroids

Mob Experience Wipes Away the Blood,Highlights the Puppies

Mob Experience Wipes Away the Blood,Highlights the Puppies Call me a not-so-wise guy, but I went to the Tropicana recently to get the Las Vegas Mob Experience.

George Clooney Called by Berlusconi Defense

George Clooney Called by Berlusconi Defense Silvio Berlusconi's defense lawyers on Tuesday named George Clooney, the Italian foreign minister and a bevy of showgirls as witnesses at the premier's upcoming prostitution trial.

Car Rams Cafe Known For Mafia Ties

Car Rams Cafe Known For Mafia Ties In Montreal, QC Canada a man drove his car through a cafe after arguing with some patrons at 5:15 in the morning, and police say the establishment had a reputation. The 44-year-old is likely

Judge Orders Manocchio Held

Judge Orders Manocchio Held On Monday a federal judge ordered that Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio be kept behind bars, overturning another judge's decision to set him free on bail.

Italian Pop Stars Born of Organized Crime

Italian Pop Stars Born of Organized Crime In the past 30 years, the Camorra rose to be valued at around 10% of the aggregated wealth of the Italian nation. This organization not only deals in illegal activities such as drugs and weapons

Informant Claims New York Mafia Makes Inductees Get Naked

Informant Claims New York Mafia Makes Inductees Get Naked The New York mafia added a new twist to its initiation ceremony for wiseguy wannabes, a turncoat mobster claimed, and that if you want to get your “button,” you have got to get naked, the New York Post reported today.

Alleged Mobster Ponzo Returned to Massachusetts

Alleged Mobster Ponzo Returned to Massachusetts Reputed New England mobster Enrico Ponzo who hid out in Idaho for more than a decade is back in Massachusetts, where he faces federal racketeering charges.

Ex FBI Agents Insist John Connolly Unfairly Convicted

Ex FBI Agents Insist John Connolly Unfairly Convicted More than 100 former FBI agents, including the one whose undercover work inspired the movie “Donnie Brasco,” are fighting for the release of a colleague convicted of corruption and of helping Boston’s Irish mob murder a South Florida gambling

Actress From "The Sopranos" Cut From "Vinny Gorgeous" Jury Pool

Actress From "The Sopranos" Cut From "Vinny Gorgeous" Jury Pool An actress who appeared in “The Sopranos” was cut from the jury pool for the racketeering trial of Bonanno crime boss Vincent (Vinny Gorgeous) Basciano.

St. Laurent Pleads Guilty in Murder for Hire Case

St. Laurent Pleads Guilty in Murder for Hire Case Mobster Anthony M. “The Saint” St. Laurent Sr. pleaded guilty Thursday to a murder-for-hire charge, admitting that he offered money to a Taunton, Mass., man in 2006 to kill mob rival

"Baby Shacks" Seeks Release on Bail

"Baby Shacks" Seeks Release on Bail Mary June Ciresi, lawyer for reputed longtime mob boss Luigi “Baby Shacks” Manocchio relates he is an old man who wants to be near his family and friends in his final years. He would not jeopardize his

FBI Raids Hells Angels Clubhouse

FBI Raids Hells Angels Clubhouse The FBI raids Hells Angels clubhouse in Spokane, WA: "It was one of three locations where federal agents looked for evidence of prostitution, weapons and drugs."

Vagos Motorcycle Club Sues Riverside County Law Enforcement Authorities

Vagos Motorcycle Club Sues Riverside County Law Enforcement Authorities Vagos motorcycle club sues law enforcement authorities in Riverside County, CA on civil rights and defamation counts "claiming they falsely linked club members to a series of attacks against Hemet police."

"Sammy the Bull's" Daughter To Write Memoir

"Sammy the Bull's" Daughter To Write Memoir Karen Gravano, daughter of mob turncoat Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano, has landed a book deal for a tell-all about her life in the Mafia.

My Father: The Mafia Hitman Who Killed Jimmy Hoffa

My Father: The Mafia Hitman Who Killed Jimmy Hoffa Robert De Niro is about to bring the extraordinary story of Frank Sheeran – The Irishman – to the big screen. But his daughter reveals how

Convicted Lee County Sheriff Gets 17 1/2 Years

Convicted Lee County Sheriff Gets 17 1/2 Years Convicted last November on federal racketeering, drug trafficking and other charges, Lee County, SC Sheriff E.J. Melvin was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison.

"Skinny Joey"Returns To The Outside World

"Skinny Joey"Returns To The Outside World After serving more than a decade on drug and racketeering convictions Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino, the former boss of the Philadelphia mob, was released from a federal Indiana prison to a halfway house in southern Florida.

Calabrese Jr. Mob Book Causes Victims Grief

Calabrese Jr. Mob Book Causes Victims Grief Frank Calabrese Jr., the former Chicago mobster who became an informant for the feds which resulted in the Family Secrets trial against the Outfit in 2007, is out with a book on the saga, and the ensuing promotion tour doesn't sit well with area mob victims.

Feds Hunt for Chicago Mobsters Millions

Feds Hunt for Chicago Mobsters Millions When Frank “The Breeze” Calabrese was sentenced to life in prison for racketeering and seven gangland murders, he was assessed nearly $4.4 million in fines, fees and restitution.

Heading to Florida: Joey Merlino Leaves Prison

Heading to Florida: Joey Merlino Leaves Prison After 12 years behind bars, Joey Merlino is going from an Indiana prison to a halfway house in southern Florida where he'll be able to have quality time with his wife and children.

Bail Hearing for "Baby Shacks" Next Week

Bail Hearing for "Baby Shacks" Next Week Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio, 83, of Providence, will have a hearing before U.S. District Judge William Smith to decide whether the alleged mobster should

No Bail For Bonafiglia Alleged Patriarca Associate

No Bail For Bonafiglia Alleged Patriarca Associate Richard Bonafiglia, indicted earlier this month on racketeering and extortion charges was denied bail yesterday by Magistrate Judge David Martin. The indictment alleges

Threat Cancels Ex Mobster's Book Signing

Threat Cancels Ex Mobster's Book Signing A telephone message left at a Chicago-area bookstore "threatening violence" has resulted in the cancellation of well-publicized appearances by mobster-turned federal informant Frank Calabrese, Jr.,

Not Guilty Pleas Entered by Accused NJ Mobsters

Not Guilty Pleas Entered by Accused NJ Mobsters Fifteen defendants from New Jersey pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from a recent roundup that federal officials have called one of the largest Mafia takedowns in FBI history.

Opening Statements In Al Bruno Murder Trial

Opening Statements In Al Bruno Murder Trial Two parallel ascensions to power created a perfect storm of violence in two states, according to a federal prosecutor in a mob murder case that opened in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday afternoon.

A $100 Million Vanishing Act

A $100 Million Vanishing Act A Florida couple is gone as investigators try to unravel a giant real estate scheme. "WOLF RESIDENCE," it says, in bold block letters.

Gotti's "Adopted Son" Returns to the Fray, Declines Lawyer's Challenge

Gotti's "Adopted Son" Returns to the Fray, Declines Lawyer's Challenge Lewis Kasman -- remember him? -- says he saved my life so I shouldn't write bad things about him. For all I know, he may be right. So, in that spirit, I will take things down a

Poland Turning Into Gangland?

Poland Turning Into Gangland? A new report from the Central Investigation Bureau reveals that the number of organized crime gangs is on the rise in Poland.

Jury Selection Starts in Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno Murder Trial

Jury Selection Starts in Adolfo "Big Al" Bruno Murder Trial As jury selection got under way Monday in a federal mob murder and racketeering trial expected to showcase notorious witnesses and misdeeds from the Pioneer Valley, a pool of prospective panelists was

Trial of Fotios Geas, Ty Geas, Arthur Nigro in Connection With Adolfo Bruno Murder Starts in Manhattan

Trial of Fotios Geas, Ty Geas, Arthur Nigro in Connection With Adolfo Bruno Murder Starts in Manhattan Federal prosecutors in New York intend to bring in an array of gangsters, hailing from here to South Florida, to outline for jurors in an upcoming mob murder trial the demise of local boss Adolfo “Big Al” Bruno when he fell out

Italy: Anti Mafia Police Arrest 35 in Lombardy Region

Italy: Anti Mafia Police Arrest 35 in Lombardy Region Police overnight arrested 35 people in northern Italy who are suspected of links to the Calabrian mafia and impounded some two million euros of assets. The 35 mafia

Hollywood Dark Tales of Irish Gangsters Have Long Captured America's Attention

Hollywood Dark Tales of Irish Gangsters Have Long Captured America's Attention Along with green bagels, “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” buttons and far too many beery truants wandering the streets, St. Patrick’s Day brings another questionable annual

Bobby Brown Plans Movie With Gambino Associated Rapper Tony Testa

Bobby Brown Plans Movie With Gambino Associated Rapper Tony Testa Bobby Brown is talking about working on a movie with mob-related rapper Tony Testa. Sources say the film is based on Testa’s Brooklyn family connection to notorious Gambino crime

Gangsters in the "Land of Kangaroos"... Must Come From our Ranks

Gangsters in the "Land of Kangaroos"... Must Come From our Ranks Recorded conversations between the former Stirling mayor Tony Vallelonga and Mafia boss Joseph Commisso, the “Master”, during a visit to the notorious godfather’s Laundromat in Italy reveal there are “ranks” in Australia, according to

Joe Kennedy Was No Angel But Neither a Bootlegger Was He

Joe Kennedy Was No Angel But Neither a Bootlegger Was He Any student of the Kennedy dynasty knows all about the father figure, Joe Kennedy, who shaped and warped the lives of his children through his determination to live vicariously through them and

Keneally to Introduce Anti Mafia Laws

Keneally to Introduce Anti Mafia Laws NSW Premier Kristina Keneally plans to use some influence from the Big Apple to wipe out organized crime rings in NSW, if Labor wins the March election.

Trio Accused of Mafia Association Hire Local Lawyer in Canada

Trio Accused of Mafia Association Hire Local Lawyer in Canada Three of the seven local men implicated by Italian Police in a global mafia crackdown have now hired a Thunder Bay lawyer to help clear their names.

Italy: Central Bank Chief Warns Mafia is Hurting Economy

Italy: Central Bank Chief Warns Mafia is Hurting Economy The mafia is one of the biggest reasons for the sluggish growth of the European Union’s fourth largest economy, Italian central bank governor Mario Draghi said on Friday.

Anti Mafia Police in Italy Arrest Mayor From Berlusconi's Party

Anti Mafia Police in Italy Arrest Mayor From Berlusconi's Party Anti-mafia police early on Friday arrested the mayor of the southern town of Pignataro Maggiore on suspicion of mafia association. Giorgio Maiocca is a member of prime minister Silvio Berlusconi’s ruling conservative People of Freedom party (PdL) and is a

Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, "The Wire" Actress Arrested in Baltimore Drug Raid

Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, "The Wire" Actress Arrested in Baltimore Drug Raid Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, of Baltimore, MD who became a TV character on HBO's The Wire, was arrested yesterday in a DEA drug raid which targeted a large-scale heroin and marijuana operation across Charm City.

Idaho Rancher Revealed as Gangster From Boston

Idaho Rancher Revealed as Gangster From Boston MARSING, Idaho — Enrico Ponzo was never a proper mobster, a “made man” in the vernacular of the underworld. He was a renegade, prosecutors say, part of a violent faction intent on ousting the bosses of the powerful Patriarca crime family in

Calabrian Mafia No. 1 in Italy

Calabrian Mafia No. 1 in Italy Unlimited financial resources are allowing the Calabrian Mafia to keep expanding, a report by the Italian government said Wednesday.
The report by Italy's

Mob Museum Unveils Barber Chair From 1957 Murder

Mob Museum Unveils Barber Chair From 1957 Murder Mob Museum officials unveiled another artifact from organized crime’s bloody history Wednesday — the barber’s chair occupied by crime boss and hit

Former Mafia Boss Speaks at Prayer Breakfast

Former Mafia Boss Speaks at Prayer Breakfast Describing himself as the most blessed, fortunate person they would ever meet, Michael Franzese addressed a sanctuary filled with early risers Monday as the keynote speaker of

Reputed Genovese Soldier Released on $1.2M Bond

Reputed Genovese Soldier Released on $1.2M Bond A federal judge in Newark granted bail yesterday to Stephen Depiro, an alleged soldier in the Genovese crime family who was charged in January with racketeering conspiracy and other charges, including extorting mob kickbacks

Real life Italian Job: $4.8 million in Gold Stolen in Tuscany

Real life Italian Job: $4.8 million in Gold Stolen in Tuscany Police are hunting a gang of thieves who carried out an Italian Job style heist by locking down an entire village to steal more than £3million worth of gold.

Cash Carrying Shoplifter Piques Police Interest

Cash Carrying Shoplifter Piques Police Interest A mysterious man linked to an alleged Mafia boss based in Toronto and who has been jailed because of a shoplifting case in Montreal has organized crime investigators in both cities intrigued.

Fighting to Clear His Name, Company

Fighting to Clear His Name, Company The parcel intercepted at the bustling FedEx Super Hub in Memphis didn’t have the proper paperwork, U.S. Customs officials said.

Italy: Police Nab Mafia Boss Hidden in Box of Shutters

Italy: Police Nab Mafia Boss Hidden in Box of Shutters Police on Tuesday arrested a fugitive Naples mafia boss they found concealed in box of shutters in the bedroom at an apartment in the Caivano suburb. Raffaele

Perth Developer Denies Mafia Link

Perth Developer Denies Mafia Link The former mayor of Perth’s biggest council has denied any involvement with the Calabrian mafia after Italian police reportedly sought his arrest yesterday over alleged contact with

Extradition of Ontario Mob Suspects Uncertain

Extradition of Ontario Mob Suspects Uncertain Six residents of Thunder Bay, Ont., being sought in Italy as part of a crackdown on an international crime syndicate might never be extradited because

The "Saints" Hearing Back on Again

The "Saints" Hearing Back on Again Prosecutors are hoping it's fourth-times a charm for reputed mafia captain Anthony "The Saint" St. Laurent.

500K Bail Set For Reputed Ex Mob Boss

500K Bail Set For Reputed Ex Mob Boss In a stunning decision, a federal magistrate judge Tuesday afternoon set bail for former reputed mob boss Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio. U.S. Magistrate Judge David Martin set

Lawyer: Manocchio Put in Solitary

Lawyer: Manocchio Put in Solitary Court filing claims 'Baby Shacks' treated harshly. Luigi “Baby Shacks” Manocchio is no violent ex-mob boss, but rather an elderly man who was mistreated in the federal prison system, according to a

Fed To Appeal Decision to Free Manocchio on Bond

Fed To Appeal Decision to Free Manocchio on Bond A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday agreed to release reputed longtime mob boss Luigi “Baby Shacks” Manocchio on $500,000 surety bond as he awaits trial for allegedly shaking down local strip clubs on

Canadian Men Named in International Mafia Sweep

Canadian Men Named in International Mafia Sweep Seven residents of Thunder Bay, Ont., and one man in Toronto have been named by Italian authorities as being members of a transnational Mafia network that was targeted in sweeping arrests on Tuesday morning. Another Canadian

Russian "Mobster" to be Extradited

Russian "Mobster" to be Extradited The Russian authorities have to extradite businessman Leonid Kaplan, a member of the Russian mafia, to Spain to face money laundering charges. A Moscow court

GTA Man Named as Mafia Suspects Arrested in Italy, Germany

GTA Man Named as Mafia Suspects Arrested in Italy, Germany Italian police are conducting a major crackdown Tuesday against the ‘ndrangheta Mafia group, and the 51 suspects include a GTA man.

Untouchable Bronx Hitman Faces Life in Jail After "40 Murders"

Untouchable Bronx Hitman Faces Life in Jail After "40 Murders" A Bronx hit man was once so untouchable that even a rival's hand grenade couldn't harm him.

Bail Hearing for NJ Defendant Still in Custody in Massive Mob Takedown

Bail Hearing for NJ Defendant Still in Custody in Massive Mob Takedown NEWARK, N.J. — The man at the top of a New Jersey federal indictment that was part of a recent roundup of alleged Mafia members is due in court for a bail hearing Tuesday.

Bulgaria's Mafia War: Resolve versus Results

Bulgaria's Mafia War: Resolve versus Results Last week the US Department of State released its 2011 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, whose assessment on the efforts of the Bulgarian cabinet and mainly the

Mobster Suspect in Gangland Killing has Bail Conditions Modified to Coach Sons Baseball Team

Mobster Suspect in Gangland Killing has Bail Conditions Modified to Coach Sons Baseball Team As anyone who has seen The Untouchables or The Sopranos will verify handing a suspected mobster a baseball bat is probably not such a good move.

Feds and Brooklyn DA Smoke Out Mob Influences in LIUNA Union

Feds and Brooklyn DA Smoke Out Mob Influences in LIUNA Union Fresh from a record mob takedown, the feds have targeted one of the city’s most important construction unions for some Mafia housecleaning, sources said.

Italy: Millions Seized From Suspected Mafia Boss on "Welfare"

Italy: Millions Seized From Suspected Mafia Boss on "Welfare" 4 Million dollars worth of property authorities believe belong a mafia boss who was receiving unemployment benefits from the government was seized by police on Monday.

Suspects Sought in Canada as Italy Launches Major Mob Crackdown

Suspects Sought in Canada as Italy Launches Major Mob Crackdown Italian police were conducting a major crackdown Tuesday against the ’Ndrangheta crime syndicate, with suspects also being sought in Canada, Germany and Australia.

Iafrate Nabbed in Mob Bust Faces Judge

Iafrate Nabbed in Mob Bust Faces Judge The man accused of helping Luigi "Baby Shacks" Manocchio shake down strip clubs in Rhode Island for protection money had his day in court Monday morning.

FBI Mob Unit Gets Unmade

FBI Mob Unit Gets Unmade The FBI says it is "Mission Accomplished." But the feds may be going down the same dangerous path that led to the post-9/11 renaissance of New York's Mafia.

Omertà May Be Dead; the Mafia Isn't

Omertà May Be Dead; the Mafia Isn't QUITE a coincidence: In January 1961, Robert F. Kennedy, newly appointed as attorney general of the United States, orchestrated the first concentrated attack on the American Mafia. Almost to the day 50 years later, the government swept up more than

Brian McFadden and Australia's Most Notorious Gangland Figure John Ibrahim

Brian McFadden and Australia's Most Notorious Gangland Figure John Ibrahim Bizarre rants on Twitter, a booze-fueled incident on an airplane, and then a song apparently about date rape: even by his own low standards, it has not been the best of months for Brian McFadden.

Cleveland gangster Danny Greene: New Movie Kill the Irishman

Cleveland gangster Danny Greene: New Movie Kill the Irishman In the case of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene, killed by a car bomb in 1977, the facts are legendary. The creators of “Kill the Irishman,” which opens Friday, did not need to juice the

A "Family" Restaurant

A "Family" Restaurant A reputed wiseguy is moving into the White House.

Hearings Set For "Baby Shacks"

Hearings Set For "Baby Shacks" The reputed leader of the New England mob and two suspected mob associates are scheduled to face a magistrate judge next week.

South Florida Cuban Mafia Behind Cargo Theft

South Florida Cuban Mafia Behind Cargo Theft They are multi-million dollar crimes that cost all of us money. Entire trucks, full of freight, stolen by well organized gangs. Cargo thefts are on the rise

Fed's: The Mafia Is No Longer A Top Target

Fed's: The Mafia Is No Longer A Top Target The FBI'S New York bureau has downsized its organized-crime squads just two months after its massive gangster takedown.

Informant Chooses Prison Over Freedom

Informant Chooses Prison Over Freedom He'd rather face more time "in the hole" than mob justice.

John Gotti's "Adopted Son" Files Legal Malpractice Suit

John Gotti's "Adopted Son" Files Legal Malpractice Suit Lewis Kasman, who for years was the right-hand man and “adopted son” to crime boss John Gotti, says the Mafia has nothing on Florida when it comes to stealing money.

Gangsters flip on '92 Mob Killer

Gangsters flip on '92 Mob Killer Testimony from two flipped mobsters has led to charges in a 20-year-old murder case, newly filed court papers reveal. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn accuse Bonanno

Berlusconi's Ruby steals the show at Vienna Opera Ball

Berlusconi's Ruby steals the show at Vienna Opera Ball The TV cameras were told to ignore her, and Austria's rich and powerful sought to avoid her. But amid all the bling on display at the Vienna Opera Ball, most eyes were still on one particular jewel – Ruby.

NY FBI Cuts Agents Probing Mafia Weeks After Big Bust

NY FBI Cuts Agents Probing Mafia Weeks After Big Bust Mob reporter Jerry Capechi of the website Gang Land News writes in a story posted Thursday:
“Did the Justice Department just orchestrate a

Bank for Gangsters 7000 Safety Deposit Boxes Opened: 81 Million US Criminal Treasure Trove

Bank for Gangsters 7000 Safety Deposit Boxes Opened: 81 Million US Criminal Treasure Trove Largest sting in Yard’s history and biggest operation against organized crime, 500 officers spent 12 days of 24-hour searches examining 6,717 private boxes. Paintings, gold ingots, gold dust, jewelery,

Mafia Don's Son Stiffs His Sisters

Mafia Don's Son Stiffs His Sisters Even in death, Joe Balistrieri played favorites. The elder son of Milwaukee mob figure Frank Balistrieri left his entire estate to his brother, John J. Balistrieri, when he died last

"Catturandi" Elite Police Garners Support in Sicilan Mafia Round Up

"Catturandi" Elite Police Garners Support in Sicilan Mafia Round Up The days when the Mafia ruled Sicily could soon be just a memory. The Catturandi are an elite police force with the sole objective of rounding up members of the mob, many of whom have been on the run for years. The officers are all

Mafia and Mobsters Author Discusses Organized Crime In The US

Mafia and Mobsters Author Discusses Organized Crime In The US ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Pop culture mainstays like "The Sopranos" and "The Godfather" show a theatrical view of the Italian mafia and organized crime in the United States. But, what's the real

Mobster Who Turned on Outfit

Mobster Who Turned on Outfit Frank Calabrese Jr., the one-time Chicago mobster who turned against his Outfit vow of silence and against his own father, claims to be a reformed Chicago hoodlum and has written

Joey Merlino Sets Up In The Sunshine State

Joey Merlino Sets Up In The Sunshine State 49-year-old former crime boss Joey Merlino has been in prison for over a decade for his conviction on racketeering charges. After years in jail, he is now being let out. His tentative release date is March 15th.

Seized Hotel Linked to Clan With Ties in Canada

Seized Hotel Linked to Clan With Ties in Canada It started with a shocking crime: a prominent Italian politician was assassinated in front of dozens of bystanders as he cast his vote inside a polling station in 2005. It ended last month with police in Italy seizing a $15-million luxury hotel and

Two Bay Area Card Clubs Raided by Authorities

Two Bay Area Card Clubs Raided by Authorities The FBI and state and local authorities raided two card clubs in the Bay Area, as part of an investigation into organized crime. The Oaks Card Club in Emeryville on San Pablo Avenue was one of the targets of the raid. Artichoke Joe's Casino in San Bruno was also raided.

Anonymous Jury In Genovese Murder Trial

Anonymous Jury In Genovese Murder Trial Over objections from defense lawyers in an upcoming organized crime murder trial, a federal judge in New York will allow prosecutors to impanel an anonymous jury starting Tuesday.

Mob Boss "Vinny Gorgeous" Borrows Tie From Judge

Mob Boss "Vinny Gorgeous" Borrows Tie From Judge Mob crime boss Vincent “Vinny Gorgeous” Basciano had a wardrobe malfunction Tuesday in Brooklyn Federal Court - but the judge bailed him out.

Fla Court Upholds Ex FBI Agent's Murder Conviction

Fla Court Upholds Ex FBI Agent's Murder Conviction A Florida appeals court on Wednesday upheld the murder conviction of a former Boston-based FBI agent in a 1982 mob hit, a ruling the ex-agent angrily denounced as a “rush to judgment” in a phone interview from prison.

From the Mafia to the Hells Angels - What It Takes to Go Undercover

From the Mafia to the Hells Angels - What It Takes to Go Undercover Serving as an undercover agent sounds thrilling -- creating a fake identity, running around with criminals, infiltrating secret organizations. But everything we think we know about the trade of being an undercover agent comes from TV and movies.

"Baby Shacks" Faces Additional Indictment

"Baby Shacks" Faces Additional Indictment Luigi “Baby Shacks” Manocchio’s brother told the court Tuesday he had no idea what his older sibling did for work, although they are extremely close. “He’s retired, I think,” Dr. Anthony Manocchio,

Feds: "Shacks" Sought Italian Property Prosecutors Argue Manocchio Poses Flight Risk

Feds: "Shacks" Sought Italian Property Prosecutors Argue Manocchio Poses Flight Risk The reputed former boss of the Patriarca crime family flew to Italy in 2009 to purchase a home there, according to new court documents filed by the U.S. Attorney's office.

Medical Problems Cancel "Saint" Hearing

Medical Problems Cancel "Saint" Hearing Admitted mobster Anthony "The Saint" St. Laurent's plea hearing was canceled Monday after he was unable to make it to court because of health problems.