organized crime
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Mafia Prince’ Speaks For The First Time
Phil Leonetti, a longtime leader in the Philly mob, talks about the murder and mayhem that he was a big part of to CBS 3 reporter Walt Hunter.
After Two Re-Starts, Jury Deliberations Resume In Ligambi Organized Crime Trial
Jury deliberations, which began two weeks ago, have not gone smoothly. Two jurors have been removed, one for illness, the other because the juror reportedly knew a witness and reported it during deliberations. Each time the jury had to start over.
Jury Deliberations Resume In Ligambi’s Organized Crime Trial
A federal jury is now considering the alleged mob racketeering case against alleged boss Joseph Ligambi and 6 others.
Admitted Philadelphia Mobster Takes Stand Against Former Colleagues
Admitted mob associate Louis Monacello testified that he collected “street tax” or “tribute” for defendant and alleged mob boss Joseph Ligambi and others.
Testimony Begins Today In Ligambi Racketeering Trial
After a full day of opening statements yesterday, testimony is scheduled to begin this morning in the federal racketeering conspiracy trial of alleged mob boss Joseph Ligambi and six other men.
Trial Opens For Accused Philadelphia Mob Leader Joseph Ligambi
Cold-blooded mobsters, or victims targeted by overzealous and desperate authorities? That’s the choice laid out for the jury.
Corbett Signs Bill To Help Shut Down Internet Café Gambling Operations
Governor Corbett has signed a bill aimed at helping law enforcement shut down so-called “Internet Café” gambling operations in Pennsylvania.
International Luxury Car Theft Ring Smashed in Southeastern Pa.
Pennsylvania state police say 57 cars worth more than $2.3 million disappeared.
Philadelphia Mob, Once Written Off, Has Bounced Back
A federal grand jury report unsealed Monday, announcing charges against the top two reputed Philadelphia mobsters and 11 others, paints a picture of La Casa Nostra as alive and well.
Feds Arrest Philadelphia Reputed Mob Head, Others
The reputed boss of the Philadelphia mob and a dozen others are facing charges following a series of arrests by federal authorities.
Movie Review: ‘Kill The Irishman’
“Kill The Irishman” is a ho-hum crime biodrama about a mob war that seems so grindingly familiar that you’re almost sure you’ve sat through it before.
Former Mob Boss ‘Skinny’ Joey Merlino To Be Released From Prison
“Skinny” Joey Merlino is reportedly going to be released from federal prison later this month, apparently to a halfway house and under supervised parole.
