An upcoming Netflix series will examine an infamous chapter in Philly mob history. "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia" delves into the '90s power struggle between men loyal to John Stanfa, a veteran ...
The members of New York City’s notorious “Five Families” are known by many names: wise guys, goodfellas, friends of ours. At least a dozen men with alleged ties to the Mafia can now add a new moniker ...
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced the sister of Sicilian crime boss Matteo Messina Denaro to 14 years in prison for mafia association, Italian media reported. Rosalia Messina Denaro was arrested ...
The son of a legendary Mafia capo, a newbie made man and a mobster who did time for an infamous Queens racial attack were among the 13 reputed mobsters busted alongside NBA stars in a sweeping, ...
They had nicknames like “Tony the Ant” and “Fat Herbie,” and they ran with a rough crowd. Nevada’s so-called “Black Book” originally consisted of 11 names, all believed to be associated with organized ...
A crew of mobsters pleaded guilty Friday to a series of violent extortion schemes that included arson, vandalism and a few old-fashioned beatdowns. When the owner of a New York City carting business ...
Massive sweep in New Jersey and New York targets extortion. Jan. 16, 2013 — -- The FBI and police in the New York City area have arrested "Papa Smurf," "Uncle Sonny," "Joe Cali" and nearly 30 ...