Crime
12 Arrested Tied to Houston Gambling Biz: Military-Style Weapons Recovered
Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection to running an illegal gambling ring out of the Houston area.
Skinny May Have Made Bail: Other Alleged Mob Associates Not So Lucky
Not all mob associates have been able to come up with the $5 million Philadelphia Mafia head Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino made bail with late last week.
Mobster Known as ‘The Undertaker’ Released From Prison on $1 Mil Bond
46-year-old mobster Ralph “The Undertaker” Balsamo was released from prison Tuesday on a $1 million personal recognizance bond, secured by four signatures, and backed by $200,000 in cash or property.
Mafia3 Shows Rise of Mob – The Heist Trailer Unveiled
Mafia3, an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games, is set to debut with a bang this coming October.
Hooters Casino in Vegas Robbed a Second Time in Three Months
The Las Vegas Hooters Casino has been robbed a second time in 3 months.
Three Face Charges for Role in Running Illegal Phoenix Poker Biz
Three men arrested last week in a raid of an illegal Phoenix establishment appeared in a court to face charges Monday.
PokerStars' Owner Amaya Says Baazov Stepped Down, But Stays On
Amaya Inc (AYA.TO) (AYA.O), owner of gambling websites PokerStars and Full Tilt, said Chief Executive David Baazov, who was charged with insider trading by Quebec's securities regulator, stepped down on Thursday.
Mobster Daughter Made Death Threat to ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Housemate
Security had to be beefed up for this past Friday’s “Celebrity Big Brother” eviction episode following an apparent death threat of sorts made by a mobster’s daughter appearing on the program.
Longtime ‘Waste Management’ Luchese Capo No Longer Thinks Plea Bargain is ‘Garbage’
A Longtime Luchese capo charged with extortion had initially said he would fight said charges but instead opted for a plea bargain Friday,
Golfer Robert Allenby Arrested Outside Casino After Failing to Make Cut at John Deere
Robert Allenby of Australia was arrested Saturday outside a casino in Rock Island, Illinois after failing to make the cut at this weekend’s John Deere Classic.
Sun Sentinel: Mob Crackdown Shows South Florida Still Home to Organized Crime
The Sun Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Sunday morning features a piece on the strong presence of organized crime in South Florida.
Doyle Brunson Neighbor Robbed at Gunpoint: Texas Dolly believed to be Real Target
A neighbor of poker pro Doyle Brunson was robbed at gunpoint late Thursday night inside his garage.
Skinny Makes Bail: Mobster Released From Federal Custody on $5 Mil
The Latest on the court hearing for alleged Philadelphia Mafia head Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino
Five Arrests Tied to Arizona Illegal Poker Operation: Racketeering Charges Filed
Arizona Department of Gaming investigators and Phoenix police served four search warrants linked to an illegal poker establishment late Thursday with five arrests made.
Reputed Mobster ‘Skinny Joe’ Due in Court Friday After Massive Sweep
The flamboyant alleged head of the Philadelphia mob is scheduled to be in a Florida court Friday to determine whether he should be held without bond and sent to New York City to face racketeering charges.
Mafia Loses its Influence in New York's Little Italy
In a recent conversation with an undercover FBI agent wearing a wire, a reputed mobster from Connecticut named Eugene "Rooster" O'Norfio proclaimed himself the new boss of the "Mulberry Street Crew" in Manhattan's Little Italy.
Ex-Mob Boss 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme Arrested, Charged With Murder
Former New England Mafia boss Francis "Cadillac Frank" Salemme has been arrested in the murder of a federal witness, prosecutors said Wednesday.
$2 Million Bond Set for West Palm Beach Mob Suspect
A $2 million bond has been set by a federal judge, the honorable William Matthewman, for a West Palm Beach County man, one of six in that county charged in a wide-ranging organized crime indictment out of New York last week.
Celebrity Big Brother Mob Wife ‘Michael Jordan of Blow J**s’, Talks Mobster Dad
Renee Graziano opened up Monday night on “Celebrity Big Brother” about her mobster dad’s criminal past, claiming she never knew the details of those crimes.
NRL Rocked by Gambling Match Fixing Scandal
Controversial gambling figure Eddie Hayson has scoffed at claims he and Foran brothers Kieran and Liam are linked to the latest NRL game being investigated for match-fixing.
Bail Upped for Attorney Who Tried to Mow Down Sports Handicapper
A Lehigh County district judge has set bail at $200,000 for an area attorney who tried to run down a prominent sports handicapper.
California Mayor Arrested for Hosting Creepy Underage Strip Poker Game at Summer Camp
Stockton, California Mayor Anthony Silva was arrested on Thursday on charges related to a game of underage strip poker at a summer camp he hosts.
LA Times: East Coast Mob Sweeps Like Something Out of Scorsese Film
Vera Haller of the LA Times described the sweeping mob associated takedowns Thursday morning and the accompanying indictment accurately: Like something out of a Martin Scorsese movie.
Former NFL Star Sentenced to 21 Months Prison for Stealing From Charities
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for stealing from two charities, a crime his attorney blamed on a gambling addiction caused by football-related brain injuries.
Massive Morning East Coast Enterprise Mob Sweeps Net 46: Read Full Complaint
A series of early morning sweeps across the US have netted 46 alleged mobsters with charges that include gambling and extortion.
Early AM ‘Springfield Crew’ Sweep Nets Four Mobsters for Gambling, Extortion
State and federal investigators nabbed four men Springfield, Massachusetts men tied to New York’s Genovese Crime Family during the early morning hours Thursday.
Mob Capo to Feds: ‘Your Plea Bargain is Garbage’
Carmine Avellino, a Luchese capo involved in illegal gambling, waste management racketeering, and extortion - has told the feds their plea deal is garbage.
Idiot Conned Disabled Dad Out of £1.2m Then Blew Cash Gambling, Partying
Geovonne Oliver, 21, fooled Barclays Bank into thinking he was his father Derrick to take £1.265 million from a medical negligence compensation payment, the Daily Star reports, and he didn’t stop there.
‘Goodfellas’ Mobster Drops Dead in Florida Bar
Eugene Gesuale, 73, better known as “Nick the Blade” was having his usual glass of Pinot Grigio at Past Times Restaurant and Bar in Ormond Beach, Florida when he literally fell off his stool and died.
Man Who Defrauded Four NFL Players Using Info Found on G911, Other Sites Pleads Guilty
An Ohio man who disseminated wrongful and embellished information about himself across the Net in a convoluted scheme to defraud four NFL players pleaded guilty this past week.
