NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia." LOUIS FERRANTE: I was a criminal from when I was 13. I ...

In 1957, the Five Families were nearing 30 years of existence in New York City. 30 years of success, largely because there had been 30 years of relative peace since the murders of Joe Masseria and Sal ...

The expansion of foreign criminal groups into Latin America has taken on a new dimension in the last decade, with European networks directly organizing drug shipments from the region. Once dominated ...

Hector Bravo joined the California Department of Corrections in 2006 and his first assignment was a maximum and medium security institution. During his eight years as a correctional officer, he says ...

The new season of VICE TV’s United Gangs of America gives viewers an inside look into life in some of the country’s most secretive – and most dangerous – gangs. Season 2 of the docuseries premieres ...

If you’re a cable cord cutter, you can still watch tonight’s episode for free on Philo or DIRECTV. Additionally, Sling has promotional offers for first-time users of the platform. Episode 2 focuses on ...

A MARTÍNEZ, BYLINE: Last year, I got to speak with Louis Ferrante for the first time. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) LOUIS FERRANTE: I was a criminal from when I was 13. I led a hijack and ...