Saturday, July 30, 2011
New Gambino Boss Is Old School Sicilian
New Gambino Boss Is Old School Sicilian It appears that the notorious Gambino crime family has allegedly selected convicted heroin dealer and extortionist Domenico Cefalu from the
The Illegal Animal Trade And Organized Crime
The Illegal Animal Trade And Organized Crime The Wildlife Conservation Society has released a study which point to organized crime groups for much of the illegal trade in animal parts and
Old Crimes Loom For Whitey
Old Crimes Loom For Whitey Allegations of Whitey's reign in Boston, MA continue to surface. The latest being that he framed Fred Weichel for the murder of Robert LaMonica in
The Jekyll and Hyde Of Mr Bulger
The Jekyll and Hyde Of Mr Bulger Whitey's former neighbors in Santa Monica, CA say the Irish mob boss was a sweet and friendly old man whom they knew as Charley who
Mob Talk: As The Mob Turns
Mob Talk: As The Mob Turns There may be a major surprise in the Philly Mob case. Is “Bent Finger” Lou Talking?
Friday, July 29, 2011
Judge Denies "Skinny Dom’s" Early Release Request
Judge Denies "Skinny Dom’s" Early Release Request Gambino captain Dominick “Skinny Dom” Pizzonia, who worked for the late mob boss John Gotti, made a plea for early release from prison so
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Joe Pesci Sues Fiore Films Producers Of Gotti Movie
Joe Pesci Sues Fiore Films Producers Of Gotti Movie When Fiore Films, producers of a new mobster movie about the infamous Gotti family announced that they had hired Joe Pesci to play a major supporting role opposite John Travolta, it created
The Fed Targets Assets Of Organized Crime
The Fed Targets Assets Of Organized Crime On Monday President Obama issued an executive order which freezes property in the United States belonging to the Eurasian Brother's Circle, the Camorra or Neapolitan Mafia, the
Judge Denies Emilio Fusco Bail
Judge Denies Emilio Fusco Bail A Manhattan federal judge emphatically denied bail for the freshly-extradited Emilio Fusco who is awaiting trial for his alleged role in the
The "Gangster" Sues The Billionaire
The "Gangster" Sues The Billionaire Michael Cherney, reputed to be one of Russia’s biggest gangsters is preparing to give evidence in a $3.5 billion High Court battle against
Reputed Gambino Captain Appeals Florida Sentence
Reputed Gambino Captain Appeals Florida Sentence Reputed captain of the Gambino crime family’s South Florida operations, Vincent Artuso’s, asked a federal appeals court
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Mob Scene: Father and Son FirstPlus Financial Bust Out
Mob Scene: Father and Son FirstPlus Financial Bust Out A recent bankruptcy filing by Texas-based FirstPlus Financial implicates jailed mob boss Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo of running a scam along with his son that
Catherine Greig Files Legal Document To Protect Properties
Catherine Greig Files Legal Document To Protect Properties Catherine Greig, longtime companion of James “Whitey’’ Bulger who is now facing federal charges for allegedly harboring the notorious fugitive, has moved in recent weeks
An Editorial On Lessons From Whitey
An Editorial On Lessons From Whitey An interesting editorial on the capture of Whitey Bulger, the ensuing fallout and lessons to be learned by Donald K. Stern a partner at Cooley LLP. He was the
Rudy Giuliani Hosts Mob Week On AMC
Rudy Giuliani Hosts Mob Week On AMC "Mob Week" is running on AMC beginning next Monday, August 1st where it will air a classic mob flick each night for seven days. Former federal prosecutor Rudy Giuliani will
Judge Gives Reputed Colombo Associate A Date Night
Judge Gives Reputed Colombo Associate A Date Night Federal judge Kiyo Matsumoto is letting Anthony "Baby Fat Larry" Durso out to play one night a week, on the condition he has to be in by midnight.
Feds: Ponzo Liked Guns
Feds: Ponzo Liked Guns Reputed Patriarca associate, Enrico Ponzo, found last February living as Jay Shaw in Marsing, ID after seventeen years on the run, allegedly had an
Russian Mafia Threat Assessment To The United States
Russian Mafia Threat Assessment To The United States In a report released by The National Security Council yesterday which assessed the threat to U.S. security from transnational organized crime, reputed Russian mob boss
CNBC Mob Money: Murder and Acquisitions Premieres Today
CNBC Mob Money: Murder and Acquisitions Premieres Today CNBC Mob Money Murder and Acquisitions Premieres July 27, at 9:00 PM.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Possibility Of Renewed Biker War In Montreal Experts Warn
Possibility Of Renewed Biker War In Montreal Experts Warn Organized crime experts say the resurfacing last week of the Rock Machine motorcycle gang, run out of Montreal by Hells Angels a decade ago, is another
Monday, July 25, 2011
Telephone Poll: New Jersey Is Synonymous With The Mafia
Telephone Poll: New Jersey Is Synonymous With The Mafia Researchers at Fairleigh Dickinson University conducted a national telephone poll asking “what comes to mind when you think about New Jersey?”
Mafiaso Banned From Wearing Haute Couture
Mafiaso Banned From Wearing Haute Couture For some strange reason the prisoners in Italy are allowed to dress themselves and at one facility, dubbed the Grand Hotel for its lax conditions, the mobsters
Organized Crime May Be Linked To New Brunswick Truck Thefts
Organized Crime May Be Linked To New Brunswick Truck Thefts The RCMP say seven transport trucks and five trailers have been taken from the Woodstock area in New Brunswick in the last two weeks and they think organized
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Outfit Mob Cop Released From Federal Prison
Outfit Mob Cop Released From Federal Prison 82-year-old William Hanhardt, former Chief of Detectives in the Chicago Police Department and reputed Outfit tool, left federal prison Tuesday after a
Delay In Chicago Outfit Trial
Delay In Chicago Outfit Trial A racketeering trial against Jerry Scalise, Art Rachel and Robert Pullia, three reputed Outfit mobsters which was scheduled to begin on
30 Years On The Run from The Outfit: Arrested In Vegas
30 Years On The Run from The Outfit: Arrested In Vegas Former Chicago commodities trader Arthur Jones, who was declared dead after his 1979 disappearance has been arrested in Las Vegas, NV where he
Atlantic City And The Philly Mob: A Look Back
Atlantic City And The Philly Mob: A Look Back The Philly mob in Atlantic City during the 1970s and into the 1980s is revisited. Dave Schratwieser from WTXF and George Anastasia for The Inquirer take a stroll down memory lane.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Canadian Wiseguy Makes It Out Alive
Canadian Wiseguy Makes It Out Alive The bizarre life and astonishing travails of one of Toronto’s least-known but nerviest gangland figures is revealed in Friday’s National Post in an in-depth probe by senior crime reporter Adrian Humphreys. The text below is
What the Mob Can Teach A Start-Up Hedge Fund
What the Mob Can Teach A Start-Up Hedge Fund Former Gambino family mobster, Louis Ferrante, a 44-year-old native of Queens, NY, who after spending 8 years in jail for Mafia-related crimes has
Accused Patriarca Associate Pleads Guilty
Accused Patriarca Associate Pleads Guilty Accused mob associate Thomas Iafrate, indicted last January for allegedly shaking down strip clubs in Providence, has pleaded guilty to racketeering
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Admitted Killer May Become Key Witness
Admitted Killer May Become Key Witness Prosecutors say the triggerman in the 2001 murder of South Florida business tycoon Gus Boulis was a New York mobster named John Gurino, who was shot
Omerta An Oath
Omerta An Oath One thing common across all underworld groups is the use of oath to ensure members remain loyal and do not reveal secrets. The Sicilian Mafia, known today as La Cosa Nostra are perhaps the authors of the original
Vinny Gorgeous Gets 2nd Life Sentence
Vinny Gorgeous Gets 2nd Life Sentence Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano, the former Bonanno boss convicted last May for ordering from prison the 2004 hit against Randolph Pizzolo, was
Organized Crime In Bulgaria
Organized Crime In Bulgaria When Bulgaria’s new prime minister, Boyko Borisov, took office, he pledged to stamp out organized crime. A weak judiciary that this month
The Russian Mob On The Internet
The Russian Mob On The Internet Its alleged the Russian Mafia was operating an internet-based scam in which it offered used cars for sale on legitimate web sites and
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Reputed Colombo Mobster Fappiano Pleads Guilty To Extortion
Reputed Colombo Mobster Fappiano Pleads Guilty To Extortion Scott Fappiano, reputed Colombo associate who served 21 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of raping an NYPD cop's wife in Brooklyn pleaded
Bulger – Graig Fugitive Years To Be Investigated
Bulger – Graig Fugitive Years To Be Investigated A Boston grand jury will investigate James 'Whitey' Bulger and Catherine Greig's 16 years on the run. The feds may use
Albanian Mob On The Rise In New York
Albanian Mob On The Rise In New York For several years, observers of New York crime have been lamenting the decline of the Italian Mafia, now authorities are dealing with another international crime
Has Philly Mob Defendant Flipped
Has Philly Mob Defendant Flipped "Bent Finger" Lou Monacello, a key defendant in the sweeping federal Philadelphia mob indictment that took down the hierarchy of the
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
'Ndrangheta Targets Disabled Residence
'Ndrangheta Targets Disabled Residence In the town of Lamezia Terme a building seized by Italian authorities from the Torcasio clan of the 'Ndrangheta was converted into a disabled
Bulger's Stay In California To Be Investigated
Bulger's Stay In California To Be Investigated The FBI has delivered subpoenas to at least two people in California who knew James “Whitey’’ Bulger and Catherine Greig as Charlie and
Russell Bufalino FBI File Released
Russell Bufalino FBI File Released Mafia,Organized Crime,cosa nostra,William,Billy,D’Elia,Bufalino crime family,Russell A. Bufalino,FBI File Released,associate with,business leaders,politicians,judges,Pennsylvania
Sunday, July 17, 2011
John Turturro's Film "Passione": Naples Is Bigger Than The Camorra
John Turturro's Film "Passione": Naples Is Bigger Than The Camorra Director John Turturro shows passion for his new film, 'Passione,' which explores the musical influences of Naples.
CNN's Stone Cold Killer: Whitey Bulger
CNN's Stone Cold Killer: Whitey Bulger Tonight at 8 pm CNN will air a one-hour documentary on Winter Hill mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger which will explore his life of crime
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Mob Scene: Borgesi Cries Innocent!
Mob Scene: Borgesi Cries Innocent! More on the Philly mob. George Borgesi has been in jail since 2000 and was set to be released this summer. Now he
A Voice For Those Silenced By "Whitey" Bulger
A Voice For Those Silenced By "Whitey" Bulger A great piece on the impact “Whitey” Bulger has had on the victims of his crimes. Amid all the hype and “Whitey” fever Tommy Donahue is
Plea Guilty For Lucchese Associate
Plea Guilty For Lucchese Associate New Jersey contractor Eric Logiudice, with reported ties to reputed former Lucchese underboss Martin Taccetta, admitted yesterday in
US-Canada Smuggling Ring Busted
US-Canada Smuggling Ring Busted The old Tobacco Road smugglers once used to haul U.S. cigarettes and liquor across the St. Lawrence River from the Akwesasne reserve is now
Police Bust Calgary Grow Linked To Hells Angels
Police Bust Calgary Grow Linked To Hells Angels In Calgary, AB Canada police busted nine marijuana grow operations with plants worth $17 million. Investigators would only say publicly that
Italian Official Charged With Camorra Links
Italian Official Charged With Camorra Links Alberico Gambino, a provincial official in Italy and a member of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s People of Freedom Party in the
Head of Sicilian Bar Association Resigns
Head of Sicilian Bar Association Resigns In Palermo Nino Gaziano, the head of the bar association in the southern Italian city of Agrigento, Sicily, resigned from
Agriculture Minister In Italy Target Of Mafia Probe
Agriculture Minister In Italy Target Of Mafia Probe In Sicily prosecutors requested on Thursday that Saverio Romano, Italy’s agriculture minister be put on trial on mafia-related charges stating as
Mob Talk: No Get Out Of Jail Free Card For The Philly Mob
Mob Talk: No Get Out Of Jail Free Card For The Philly Mob The alleged leaders of the Philly mob won't be making bail in the near future.
Friday, July 15, 2011
International Drug Bust Against 'Ndrangheta
International Drug Bust Against 'Ndrangheta Police in Italy, Spain, Holland and the United States are engaged in an ongoing bust against against dozens of suspected 'Ndrangheta Mafia members for
Global Plea Deal Offered To Colombos
Global Plea Deal Offered To Colombos Last January the Feds busted 127 suspected mobsters in a massive operation targeting the northeast. That raid netted 41 Colombos, of that
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The Mob Is Not Watching "Mob Wives"
The Mob Is Not Watching "Mob Wives" Mobsters apparently aren't big fans of Mob Wives and similar shows which cast their calling in a laughable light according to FBI Special Agent George Khouzami, who helped
Cheryl and Phil Caruso: I Married A Mobster
Cheryl and Phil Caruso: I Married A Mobster Investigation Discovery premieres its new series I Married A Mobster and its first episode featured the relationship between Cheryl and
"Mob Money: Murders and Acquisition" Airs on CNBC
"Mob Money: Murders and Acquisition" Airs on CNBC For more than 80 years, the Mafia has represented the dark underbelly of capitalism and a warped vision of the American Dream. What keeps the Mob in
Greig Bail Decision Delayed
Greig Bail Decision Delayed A Judge at the bail hearing for Whitey Bulger's girlfriend Catherine Greig, held yesterday at a federal courthouse in Boston, delayed a ruling on whether
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
In Palermo Extortion is the Biggest Earner
In Palermo Extortion is the Biggest Earner Francesco Messineo, chief prosecutor in Palermo said extortion is the biggest source of revenue for the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, following the
Italian 'Ndranghteta Is In Colombia
Italian 'Ndranghteta Is In Colombia Former Chairman of Italy’s anti-mafia commission Francesco Forgione said that members of 'Ndranghteta currently thought to be
Feds: Mobster Ponzo Continued Life Of Crime On The Run
Feds: Mobster Ponzo Continued Life Of Crime On The Run Reputed Patriarca associate, Enrico Ponzo, arrested last April living as Jay Shaw in Marsing, ID, didn't turn his back on crime during his
Mob Hit or Black Comedy
Mob Hit or Black Comedy Suspected Albanian Mafia gangster Bajram Lajqi allegedly blew a planned hit on another gangster after letting his temper get
Philly - Based Wheels of Soul Bikers Indicted
Philly - Based Wheels of Soul Bikers Indicted Eighteen members of Wheels of Soul, a motorcycle gang based in Philly, face a federal indictment on charges of racketeering, kidnapping and
Photos of Cash, Weapons, Recovered From Bulger Apartment
Photos of Cash, Weapons, Recovered From Bulger Apartment Government prosecutors released a series of new photographs, introduced as evidence Monday during a detention hearing for Greig, showing cash, weapons
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Who's Who In The Philly Mob - Mob Talk
Who's Who In The Philly Mob - Mob Talk PHILADELPHIA - A newly released organizational chart made headlines in an Atlantic City courtroom this week, providing a who's who on Philadelphia's organized crime
Court Schedules Change of Plea Hearing for RI Mob Suspect
Court Schedules Change of Plea Hearing for RI Mob Suspect In Providence a change-of-plea hearing has been scheduled for Thomas Iafrate, a Rhode Island bookkeeper arrested earlier this year
Catherine Greig Seeks Bail Details Life On The Run
Catherine Greig Seeks Bail Details Life On The Run James “Whitey’’ Bulger and his longtime companion, Catherine Greig, used at least 15 aliases, during their 16 years on the run federal authorities said
Monday, July 11, 2011
Bail Bondsman Indicted
Bail Bondsman Indicted Former Hells Angels member and bail bondsman Joseph "Big Joe" Gustafson has been indicted in Minneapolis, MN for his alleged role as
"Whitey" Fever Brings Tourists To Boston
"Whitey" Fever Brings Tourists To Boston The recent capture of “Whitey” Bulger has "reeled in tourists fascinated by the once-mean streets of Boston"
Meet The Mob, They're Just Regular Folk!
Meet The Mob, They're Just Regular Folk! At the newly-opened Las Vegas Mob Experience at the Tropicana in Vegas some are seeking to remake the Mobs
Toxic Dumping by Mafia Creates An Environmental Disaster
Toxic Dumping by Mafia Creates An Environmental Disaster Illegal dumping of toxic waste by the Camorra in Italy's southern Campania region is causing a dramatic increase in birth defects and cancer, according to
Vegas Man Seeks Bulger Reward Money
Vegas Man Seeks Bulger Reward Money Keith Messina of Las Vegas is waiting for the FBI to respond to his claim of a $2 million reward for his tip that he says led to the capture of mob
Bulger Lottery Ticket on eBay
Bulger Lottery Ticket on eBay It appears that the commercialization of “Whitey” goes on and on. A seller on eBay claims to be offering memorabilia bearing
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Mob Scene - Mafia Enterprise
Mob Scene - Mafia Enterprise The indictment of mob boss Joe Ligambi and 12 others is built around the economics of the mob.This is a look at how that
Friday, July 8, 2011
New Orleans Journalist Uses "Whitey" Arrest To Pass Corruption Crown On Boston
New Orleans Journalist Uses "Whitey" Arrest To Pass Corruption Crown On Boston New Orleans, Louisiana, the birthplace of the American Mafia has a deserved reputation as a corrupt town where mob boss
Mafia Turf War Claims Six in Rome Italy
Mafia Turf War Claims Six in Rome Italy Some experts suspect a turf war between the local Magliana gang and the drug trafficking 'Ndrangheta may be responsible for
Canadian Highways Hijacked by Organized Crime
Canadian Highways Hijacked by Organized Crime Jim Bronskill for The Canadian Press reports:Organized crime conducts much of its business through the trucking system.
Retired State Police Colonel Remembers "Whitey"-Video
Retired State Police Colonel Remembers "Whitey"-Video Tom Foley, retired State Police Colonel remembers Whitey Bulger.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Lewis Kasman Looking for Big Advance on "Teflon Don" Expose
Lewis Kasman Looking for Big Advance on "Teflon Don" Expose Lewis Kasman, “adopted son” of late mob boss John Gotti, is closer to selling a memoir that one knowledgeable source says will offer
Iafrate Accepts Plea Deal
Iafrate Accepts Plea Deal Federal court records show Thomas Iafrate , 70, arrested earlier this year in a nationwide mob sweep signed a plea agreement Friday. Under the
A Ballad of "Whitey" Bulger: Morning Light
A Ballad of "Whitey" Bulger: Morning Light Singer-songwriter Brendan Hogan has immortalized the Irish gangster in his recent ballad "Morning Light" which was inspired by events in the early
"Whitey" Pleads Not Guilty in 19 Murders-Videos
"Whitey" Pleads Not Guilty in 19 Murders-Videos After fleeing Boston more than 16 years ago former crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger pleaded not guilty Wednesday to participating in 19 murders and committing a
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
"Whitey" Bulger to Be Arraigned
"Whitey" Bulger to Be Arraigned James "Whitey" Bulger is expected to be arraigned Wednesday morning in a federal court in Boston in connection with his alleged
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The Brothers Bulger and Maybe a Book Deal
The Brothers Bulger and Maybe a Book Deal Two interesting stories coming out of Massachusetts relating to the brothers Bulger. William Bulger, former President of the Massachusetts Senate, may not
Italy: Fugitive Mob Boss "Aged" Photo Released
Italy: Fugitive Mob Boss "Aged" Photo Released In Rome, Italian police have released new identikit images of Matteo Messina Denaro showing the Sicilian mafia’s fugitive top boss looking dramatically older. The new pictures of
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Kevin Weeks: Bulger was "Cold and Calculated"
Kevin Weeks: Bulger was "Cold and Calculated" Kevin Weeks, former Bulger confidant states the now-captured 81-year-old spent years preparing for a life on the run. Weeks said Bulger
Bulger Case No Walk in the Park
Bulger Case No Walk in the Park Accused of 19 murders and a vast criminal conspiracy, a fugitive for 16 years with the possibility of years in prison on gun charges
In Italy Corleone Mafia Boss Arrested
In Italy Corleone Mafia Boss Arrested 79-year-old Gaetano Riina, brother of Salvatore 'Toto' Riina, the former head of the Cosa Nostra for the whole of Sicily, was arrested in the port
Friday, July 1, 2011
Bulger Returns to Court and Taxpayers Keep Paying
Bulger Returns to Court and Taxpayers Keep Paying It appears there's no end to the burden taxpayers must endure in the Bulger case.
Judge Disposes of 1995 Bulger Case-Related Videos
Judge Disposes of 1995 Bulger Case-Related Videos Federal prosecutors have succeeded in getting an extortion case against James "Whitey" Bulger thrown out so they can concentrate on a case accusing the
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