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Nefarious Way of Johnny Sideburns-Pt.5

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A series on Johnny Sideburns…Part 5 https://sitdownnews.com/nefarious-ways-of-johnny-sideburns-2/ Author’s Foreword The public has become familiar with wiseguys through movies, books, and the media. Naturally, one would assume they carry themselves with honor and loyalty. All things considered, I offer the mindset of a Lucchese family member, John “Johnny Sideburns” Cerella who…...

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Colombo Soldier Pleads Guilty

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The indictment and arrest of Colombo family members back in October 2019 put Daniel Capaldo, a soldier in the family in a legal predicament. Subsequently, Daniel aka, “The wig” or “Shrek” had a change of heart regarding a not guilty plea he entered in response to the above-mentioned indictment. Danny,…...

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Nefarious Ways Of Johnny Sideburns-Pt.4

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A series on Johnny Sideburns…Part 4 https://sitdownnews.com/nefarious-ways-of-johnny-sideburns-3/ In April 2000 Lewis Kasman entered a business venture with Roger and Frank Basile. The trio opened Hudson & McCoy Fish House on Long Island’s nautical mile. To begin with, the opening of the restaurant was successful and profitable. However, with success comes…...

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Reporting Comes At A Risk

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Recently, I discovered a New York Times article titled, The Mafia Reporter With a Police Escort (and the 200 Journalist Like Him) written by Gaia Pianigiani. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/20/world/europe/italy-journalists-mafia.html Ragazza Brillante Ms. Pianigiani was born and raised in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Eager to acquire knowledge, she attended three different universities…....

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Peter Pan Headed To The Can

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In early 2015 this author was called to a meeting in Howard Beach, Queens. The meeting location was at a diner on Crossbay Boulevard. Waiting at a table were Johnny Sideburns and Joe Cafe. Joseph “Joe Cafe” Desana is a Caporegime with the Lucchese family. Joe explained why he called…...

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Mafia Murders Exposed by Lucchese Wiseguy Joe Perna

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Years ago, Nicky “Little Nicky” Scarfo was Boss of the Philadelphia crime family. Replete with a crew of capable guys at his disposal, bodies were left like garbage all over Philadelphia as mob hits were a common occurrence. Salvatore “Wayne” Grande a Scarfo soldier, was responsible for some of those…...

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The truth about Gang Land News Editor, Jerry Capeci

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Journalist Jerry Capeci created Gand land sometime in 1989 which appeared in the Daily News. The column ran from 1989 – 1996, thereafter Capeci took it online. Its availability to read was at no cost, except for the price of the newspaper. Conversely, all that changed in June 2008, to…...

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A lesson in poor judgement…

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John Rubeo’s name first surfaced on a phone call August 26,2016 by Fox29’s Dave Schratwieser. On the other end was editor of Gang Land News, Jerry Capeci. https://www.ganglandnews.com/ Schratwieser with co-host, George Anastasia hosts Mob Talk Sitdown and Philly Prime Podcast https://mobtalksitdown.com/ Everyone was abuzz about who was behind the…...

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Feds : No Philadelphia Freedom for Philly Mob

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Philly Mob in jeopardy In a unsealed superseding indictment, Federal Authorities indicted members and associates of the Philadelphia crime family today. The charges included, racketeering conspiracy, illegal gambling, loansharking, and drug trafficking. https://www.cosanostranews.com/2020/11/fifteen-philadelphia-cosa-nostra.html Among those indicted were, Philadelphia family underboss Steven “Stevie” Mazzone, Dominick “Dom” Grande a [Caporegime] captain, and…...

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Sicilian civilians stand against Cosa Nostra

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As reported by, Lorenzo Tondo – correspondent for The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/14/sicilian-businessman-secret-film-leads-to-arrest-of-alleged-mafiosi-italy A group of Sicilian businessmen gave testimony against 20 alleged members of Cosa Nostra in Palermo, Sicily. The charges in the indictment range from, murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to drug trafficking, extortion and association. Like the Twisted Sister song,…...

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