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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