Joseph “Socks” Lanza: Ruling the Fulton Fish Market with an Iron Fist Listen up, you mugs, ’cause I’m gonna give you the lowdown on Joseph “Socks” Lanza, a name that sent shivers down the spines of every crook and hoodlum in the Fulton Fish Market of New York. This guy was a force to be […]
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Johnny “The Fox” Torrio: The Corpse Reviver of Organized Crime Listen up, folks, ’cause I’m gonna tell you about one of the slickest and most cunning gangsters this city has ever seen—Johnny “The Fox” Torrio. This ain’t your typical rag-to-riches story; this is the tale of a man who knew how to navigate the treacherous
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The Legend of John Rosselli: The Handsome Gangster of Charm and Cunning Listen up, wise guys and dames, ’cause I’m gonna tell you about one legendary fella that made the streets tremble – John Rosselli, the Handsome Gangster. This cat had it all – charm that could melt steel and brains sharper than a switchblade.
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Carlos “The Little Man” Marcello: The Hurricane of the Underworld Listen up, my fellow wise guys and gals! Today, I’m gonna take you on a ride back in time to talk about one of the most feared and respected crime bosses that ever walked these mean streets – Carlos Marcello, aka “The Little Man.” This
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The power of the Presidential pardon is as allusive as the goose that laid the golden egg, but substantially more valuable. The Constitution’s Article II grants the President the “power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States.” But over the past 225 years, a number of pardons have certainly raised eyebrows,
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CARMINE PERSICO’S SELF-DEFENSE PROVIDED LAUGHS BUT NO LEGAL ADVANTAGE FOR HIM OR OTHER DEFENDANTS The Commission trial continued through November and into December of 1986. The eight men on trial included New York’s top Mafia bosses and a few of their key underlings. The Manhattan courtroom was always standing room only. Arriving early in order
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THE COMMISSION TRIAL LIFTED THE LID ON THE NEW YORK MAFIA THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, THE FBI AND FEDERAL PROSECUTORS AIMED TO TAKE DOWN LEADERS OF THE FIVE FAMILIES In the annals of Mafia courtroom dramas, one case tends to stand above the rest, The United States v. Salerno, otherwise known as the Commission trial. This 1986
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The Legend of Joe Adonis: A Gangster’s Charismatic Chaos Ladies and gents, gather ’round as I unravel the tale of the one and only, Joe Adonis – a gangster like no other, known for his notorious escapades and flamboyant promiscuity that left the streets buzzing with whispers of his name. Born as Giuseppe Antonio Doto,
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The Godfather’s Legacy: The Rise and Fall of Don Costello Hey, youse guys wanna hear about Frank Costello, the boss of the Luciano Crime family? Yeah, he took over when Charlie Lucky got pinched on some bogus prostitution rap in ’36, and Vito Genovese hightailed it outta the country ’cause of some murder beef. Smart
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Abner “Longy” Zwillman: The Shrewd and Fearless Gangster of His Time My fellow outlaws and admirers of the underworld! Today, we pay homage to one of the most cunning and audacious gangsters of yesteryears, none other than Abner “Longy” Zwillman. This guy was the real deal, a true boss in every sense of the word.
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