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Hector Rosario convicted of moonlighting for the mob

Former police detective Hector Rosario convicted of lying to FBI about mafia ties faces up to five years in prison.

Europe news

Italian police arrest 24 suspected mafiosi over Naples parking protection racket

Italian police arrested 24 suspected Camorra members for drug trafficking and running an illegal parking scheme in Naples.

fromConsequence

Miscellaneous

Robert De Niro orders a hit against himself in The Alto Knights trailer

The Alto Knights follows two crime bosses whose friendship turns into a deadly rivalry, reshaping the Mafia landscape.

Miscellaneous

Italian nun arrested over links to powerful mafia network

A nun was arrested for allegedly facilitating mafia operations in Italy, highlighting the deep connections between organized crime and public figures.

Miscellaneous

Severed horse head found at Sicilian property, in echo of Godfather scene

Mafia intimidation tactics in Sicily include leaving severed animal heads to instill fear, reminiscent of cinematic representations like The Godfather.

fromBusiness Insider

NYC politics

Former mobster rates 9 Mafia scenes in movies and TV

Anthony Ruggiano Jr. critiques Mafia portrayals in film, separating fiction from reality based on his own life experiences.

NYC politics

fromLI Press

Hector Rosario convicted of moonlighting for the mob

Former police detective Hector Rosario convicted of lying to FBI about mafia ties faces up to five years in prison.

Europe news

Italian police arrest 24 suspected mafiosi over Naples parking protection racket

Italian police arrested 24 suspected Camorra members for drug trafficking and running an illegal parking scheme in Naples.

fromConsequence

Miscellaneous

Robert De Niro orders a hit against himself in The Alto Knights trailer

The Alto Knights follows two crime bosses whose friendship turns into a deadly rivalry, reshaping the Mafia landscape.

Miscellaneous

Italian nun arrested over links to powerful mafia network

A nun was arrested for allegedly facilitating mafia operations in Italy, highlighting the deep connections between organized crime and public figures.

Miscellaneous

Severed horse head found at Sicilian property, in echo of Godfather scene

Mafia intimidation tactics in Sicily include leaving severed animal heads to instill fear, reminiscent of cinematic representations like The Godfather.

fromBusiness Insider

NYC politics

Former mobster rates 9 Mafia scenes in movies and TV

Anthony Ruggiano Jr. critiques Mafia portrayals in film, separating fiction from reality based on his own life experiences.

Games

Mafia: The Old Country's release date appears to have accidentally been leaked by someone I assume will soon be sleeping with the fishes

Mafia: The Old Country's release date leaked accidentally, with a PAX East panel set to confirm it.

Video games

Mafia: The Old Country Release Date Leaked By Developer Hangar 13

Mafia: The Old Country is rumored to release on August 8, 2025, according to Hangar 13's Steam blog post.

fromVG247

Games

Mafia: The Old Country's release date appears to have accidentally been leaked by someone I assume will soon be sleeping with the fishes

Mafia: The Old Country's release date leaked accidentally, with a PAX East panel set to confirm it.

Video games

Mafia: The Old Country Release Date Leaked By Developer Hangar 13

Mafia: The Old Country is rumored to release on August 8, 2025, according to Hangar 13's Steam blog post.

German police sergeant held over mafia links in mass raid DW 04/01/2025

29 arrests linked to 'ndrangheta mafia in Italy and Germany, including a police sergeant.

Extensive international police operation led to 34 arrests and 40 searches.

Investigations initiate in German provinces to combat mafia activity.

fromeuronews

6 months ago

AC Milan

Inter and Milan hardcore football fans 'decimated' by mafia arrests

Milanese football ultras arrested for forming criminal groups targeting businesses around San Siro.

The police operation highlights organized crime's infiltration into football fan culture in Italy.

Miscellaneous

Lucchese crime family members, associates plead guilty in $25M NYC illegal gambling operation

Five Mafia members guilty of running illegal online betting, showcasing that traditional organized crime still poses a threat in modern society.

Miscellaneous

Outcry in Italy over German board game based on Sicily's mafia wars

A board game about the mafia wars in Sicily has sparked outrage in Italy for trivializing the struggle against organized crime.

fromMiami Herald

3 weeks ago

Miami Marlins

A mafia boss spent his final years in Miami Beach. See what his life was like

Meyer Lansky, a pivotal figure in organized crime, passed away in 1983 after eluding law enforcement for years.

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Mafia: The Old Country is a Sicilian prequel arriving summer 2025

Mafia: The Old Country revives the franchise with a new narrative set in early 1900s Sicily, focusing on organized crime.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

4 weeks ago

German police sergeant held over mafia links in mass raid DW 04/01/2025

29 arrests linked to 'ndrangheta mafia in Italy and Germany, including a police sergeant.

Extensive international police operation led to 34 arrests and 40 searches.

Investigations initiate in German provinces to combat mafia activity.

fromeuronews

6 months ago

AC Milan

Inter and Milan hardcore football fans 'decimated' by mafia arrests

Milanese football ultras arrested for forming criminal groups targeting businesses around San Siro.

The police operation highlights organized crime's infiltration into football fan culture in Italy.

Miscellaneous

Lucchese crime family members, associates plead guilty in $25M NYC illegal gambling operation

Five Mafia members guilty of running illegal online betting, showcasing that traditional organized crime still poses a threat in modern society.

Miscellaneous

Outcry in Italy over German board game based on Sicily's mafia wars

A board game about the mafia wars in Sicily has sparked outrage in Italy for trivializing the struggle against organized crime.

fromMiami Herald

3 weeks ago

Miami Marlins

A mafia boss spent his final years in Miami Beach. See what his life was like

Meyer Lansky, a pivotal figure in organized crime, passed away in 1983 after eluding law enforcement for years.

fromEngadget

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Miscellaneous

Mafia: The Old Country is a Sicilian prequel arriving summer 2025

Mafia: The Old Country revives the franchise with a new narrative set in early 1900s Sicily, focusing on organized crime.

In "The Alto Knights," Robert De Niro Sings a Familiar Gangland Tune

The film contrasts the domesticity of mob boss Frank Costello with the violent actions of his rival Vito Genovese.

Film

Review: De Niro plays two battling crime bosses in 'The Alto Knights,' an odd but entertaining mob movie

Robert De Niro's dual role in 'The Alto Knights' creates a distraction that undermines dramatic tension and character interactions.

Brooklyn

'Alto Knights' review: Robert De Niro's new mob movie is a huge disappointment

The Alto Knights fails to deliver a compelling mafia story, despite its promising pedigree.

The film's narrative is slow and muddled, lacking character development and focus.

Independent films

fromThe New Yorker

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

In "The Alto Knights," Robert De Niro Sings a Familiar Gangland Tune

The film contrasts the domesticity of mob boss Frank Costello with the violent actions of his rival Vito Genovese.

Film

Review: De Niro plays two battling crime bosses in 'The Alto Knights,' an odd but entertaining mob movie

Robert De Niro's dual role in 'The Alto Knights' creates a distraction that undermines dramatic tension and character interactions.

Brooklyn

'Alto Knights' review: Robert De Niro's new mob movie is a huge disappointment

The Alto Knights fails to deliver a compelling mafia story, despite its promising pedigree.

The film's narrative is slow and muddled, lacking character development and focus.

Selwyn Raab, Tenacious Reporter Who Covered the Mob, Dies at 90

Selwyn Raab, renowned for his investigative work on the Mafia, passed away at 90, leaving a lasting impact on journalism and societal justice.

Europe politics

A raid and a secret tape exposed a Sicilian mafia that is shrunken, whiny and clinging on for survival | John Dickie

The recent police crackdown in Palermo marks Sicily's largest anti-mafia operation since the 1980s, reflecting renewed vigor against the Cosa Nostra.

#human-rights

Cancer

Triangle of death': will Italy finally tackle mafia's toxic waste dumping?

The triangle of death in Italy exposes severe health risks due to illegal toxic waste dumping, aggravated by government negligence.

fromThe New Yorker

Women in technology

D. T. Max on an Underground Rescue Network for Mafia Wives

Don Luigi Ciotti leads a secret operation to liberate women from the Mafia, helping those in need with a network of safe houses and support.

Cancer

Triangle of death': will Italy finally tackle mafia's toxic waste dumping?

The triangle of death in Italy exposes severe health risks due to illegal toxic waste dumping, aggravated by government negligence.

fromThe New Yorker

Women in technology

D. T. Max on an Underground Rescue Network for Mafia Wives

Don Luigi Ciotti leads a secret operation to liberate women from the Mafia, helping those in need with a network of safe houses and support.

more#human-rights

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Young girls prostituted as slaves and minors selling drugs: This is how the Chinese criminal network Tian Xia She operated

The dismantling of the Tian Xia She criminal organization highlights the complexities of human trafficking and exploitation within international criminal networks.

#video-games

Video games

Mafia: The Old Country Trailer Leaks Early, Revealing Release Window

Mafia: The Old Country is set for a summer 2025 release, featuring a gritty story in 1900s Sicily.

JavaScript

Mafia: The Old Country is a Mafia game actually set in Italy

Mafia: The Old Country marks the series' first setting in Italy, specifically Sicily in the 1900s.

fromKotaku

Startup companies

New Mafia Game Announced, Launching Next Year

Mafia: The Old Country returns the franchise to its roots, exploring the origins of organized crime in early 1900s Sicily.

Video games

Mafia: The Old Country Trailer Leaks Early, Revealing Release Window

Mafia: The Old Country is set for a summer 2025 release, featuring a gritty story in 1900s Sicily.

JavaScript

Mafia: The Old Country is a Mafia game actually set in Italy

Mafia: The Old Country marks the series' first setting in Italy, specifically Sicily in the 1900s.

fromKotaku

Startup companies

New Mafia Game Announced, Launching Next Year

Mafia: The Old Country returns the franchise to its roots, exploring the origins of organized crime in early 1900s Sicily.

more#video-games

fromVulture

Miscellaneous

Tulsa King Season-Finale Recap: An Offer He Can Refuse

Dwight Manfredi's negotiation style lacks depth, making it hard to remain engaged with his character.

fromLondon Unattached

Miscellaneous

Rigoletto - English National Opera - 4 Stars - Review

Rigoletto's revival reflects on the enduring relevance of Verdi's themes mixed with contemporary interpretations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Frank Coppa, First Bonanno Mafia Family Member to Flip, Dies at 82

Frank Coppa's cooperation with authorities led to numerous arrests and a significant blow to the Bonanno crime family.

fromSlate Magazine

Media industry

HBO's Batman Spinoff Isn't Fooling Anyone

The Penguin series focuses more on mafia dynamics than Batman, presenting a distinctive narrative style.

The story of The Penguin thrives in a post-apocalyptic Gotham, highlighting criminal elements over superhero presence.

fromVulture

NYC food

Tulsa King Season-Premiere Recap: Who's the Boss?

Stallone is miscast as a mafia boss in Tulsa King, lacking the necessary menace for the role.

A hitman serving life in prison gets more time for killing 'Whitey' Bulger

Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison killing of Whitey Bulger, highlighting the brutal nature of the crime.

New York City

Former hitman sentenced to 25 years in prison killing of gangster Whitey Bulger

Fotios Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison bludgeoning of mobster James Bulger, adding to his life sentence.

US news

fromBoston.com

A hitman serving life in prison gets more time for killing 'Whitey' Bulger

Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison killing of Whitey Bulger, highlighting the brutal nature of the crime.