Mafia Articles and News
You can convince yourself of just about anything when you want to believe a conspiracy theory -Brian Stelter The construction of New York’s Columbus Circle began in 1842, and opened to the public in 1905. At its center, sits a dedicated statue of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. The structure’s…...
Misfit: something that fits badly; a person who is poorly adapted to a situation or environment Merriam-Webster First Impressions I met Danny Campo for the first time at Bella Notte, a restaurant in Bellmore, New York, around 2016. In actuality, I was meeting Louie “Jet” Gampiero who invited me out…...
One of the Caribbean’s most geographically diverse countries is the Dominican Republic. The island’s accessibility to all of North America’s major ports is one of its main features. A fact not lost on international drug traffickers. The island, commonly referred to as D.R., also serves as a tactical hub for…...
Having a father who is a bad example can teach us two things: we can emulate his actions or learn how not to act. The choice we make can determine our course in life. -Anonymous On May 21, 1977, Ferdinando “Freddy” Gallina was born in Carini, a town close to…...
Incompetence is often highly regarded in government circles- William Wallace In October 2018, one of the most high-profile federal inmates arrived at his new facility, in less than 12 hours, prison guards discovered him beaten to death. The inmate in question was James “Whitey” Bulger, boss of the Winter Hill…...
If we could be twice young and twice old we could correct all our mistakes.Euripides At the request of this District Anti-Mafia Directorate, the Military Investigative Unit of Catania, Italy, made thirteen arrests in the early hours of August 2, 2024. The investigation dubbed “Leonidi dis” aimed at dismantling the…...
If you want total security, go to prison. There you’re fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking…is freedom. Dwight D. Eisenhower Metropolitan Detention Center If you’re traveling down the Gowanus Expressway and pass a large building resembling an antiquated factory, most likely, it is the…...
Mimic Octopus: a species of octopus with the ability to impersonate a wide variety of marine animals. In similar fashion to the mimic octopus, the mafia is a constantly evolving organization. During the 1960s, the ‘ndrangheta kidnapped approximately 649 people. They held the majority of victims in Aspromonte, a mountainous…...
We all want our children to be like us but sometimes it’s best they turn out different. Anonymous Free to choose Roberto Di Bella, judge of the Juvenile Court of Reggio Calabria, recognized the young man in his office. Two months earlier, the arrogant fifteen year old stood before him…...
On June 12, 2024, Italian law enforcement arrested eleven people charging them with mafia association and fraudulent transfer of valuables. The investigation dates back to 2019, when the Contini clan ended up at the center of a maxi operation involving the entire Secondigliano Alliance, including the Licciardi and Mallardo families…....
