Organized crime

Gambino Crime Family Leadership, Members And Associates Indicted On Numerous Charges

Gambino Family Boss, Underboss and Consigliere among 62 charged in federal indictment today

February 7, 2008 -- NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 7, 2008) – New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced that a multi-agency investigation led by his Organized Crime Task Force culminated today in the indictment of 62 members and associates of the Gambino, Genovese and Bonanno crime families — including the Gambino family’s boss, underboss, and consigliere.    » read more »

New Jersey AG Announces Arrests of Two Top Bosses of Lucchese New York Crime Family

And Top New Jersey Capo On Gambling, Money Laundering And Racketeering Charges

32 Charged in Investigation by NJ Division of Criminal Justice That Also Uncovered Alliance Between Lucchese Family and Bloods Gang to Distribute Drugs and Cell Phones in Prison    » read more »

Pinellas, Florida Man Gets 15 Years in Prison for $1.1 Million Venture Capital Scheme

Organized fraud ring operated out of South Florida and imitated a well-known charity for obtaining proceeds

November 20, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that a Pinellas man was sentenced to 15 years in prison to be followed by 10 years of probation after he was convicted of multiple charges of racketeering, fraud, grand theft and money laundering.    » read more »

Manatee County, Florida Gang Leader Gets 7 Years for Racketeering

Brown Pride Locos targeted by state officials for organized crime

September 17, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced a significant victory in the fight against gang violence with the no contest plea and sentencing of a Manatee County gang leader. Jose Angel Lopez is the leader of the Brown Pride Locos, a violent street gang that has terrorized Manatee County through robberies, assaults, violence against law enforcement and other dangerous crimes.    » read more »

California AG Brown To Prosecute Violent Mexican Mafia Cell in San Diego

August 30, 2007 -- EL CENTRO – California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the “total dismantlement” of a significant Mexican Mafia cell in Imperial and San Diego Counties after a twenty-month investigation led to the indictment of 31 mafia members. The attorney general will prosecute the case with the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office.    » read more »

Bradenton, Florida Man Sentenced for Criminal Organized Fraud Charge

Man gets 12 years for scheme involving internet sales of airplane parts

August 29, 2007 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that a Bradenton man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after he failed to pay full restitution to his victims as ordered by the Court. Phillip Casciola pled guilty to a criminal charge of organized fraud after authorities determined that he was systematically defrauding consumers across the country through his internet-based company that advertised airplane parts for sale.    » read more »

New Jersey State v. Rick Tocchet: Operation Slapshot; Sentencing for Former NHL Hockey Star

August 16, 2007 -- Retired NHL hockey star Rick Tocchet is scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow pursuant to his guilty plea to charges of conspiracy and promoting gambling, both in the third degree, for running a multi-million dollar sports gambling ring with a New Jersey state trooper.    » read more »

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