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Hollywood icon's tragic love affair ended when daughter murdered her abusive, mafia boyfriend
In 1958, Lana Turner's teenage daughter Cheryl stabbed her mother's gangster lover Johnny Stompanato to death.
Italian mobsters who commit violent crimes in groups more likely to re-offend: study
A study by European researchers found Italian mafioso who busted knee caps in groups were 14.2% more likely of committing violent acts in the future.
RHONJ star's ex should have racketeering case dropped, feds admit – so they can re-indict him: court papers
In a surprising move, federal prosecutors conceded that a years-old racketeering case against Tommy Manzo, the ex-husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dina Manzo, should be dismissed — but only...
NYPD looking for two more migrants in vicious, caught-on-camera Times Square cop-beating
Both suspects were apparently seen on video assaulting cops.
Hochul's right: Fighting the mob on the waterfront never goes out of style
The city’s dockworkers union wants to stop Gov. Hochul’s plan for a new Waterfront Commission to fight organized-crime corruption.
Dying mobster who confessed to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers learns his fate
Confessed thief Terry Jon Martin is in hospice care and expected to die within months.
'Real Housewives' star's ex-husband looks to throw out charges he hired mobster to beat up her then-boyfriend
“There is no question that there has been a violation of the [Speedy Trial Act] in this case ... the indictment against Mr. Manzo must be dismissed.”
‘Priceless’ painting stolen by NJ politician, mobsters returned 55 years later
"The Schoolmistress" by John Opie depicts a teacher sitting at a table surrounded by students and dates back to 1784.
Drea de Matteo is a 'Mob Wife' fashion icon 25 years post-'Sopranos,' still owns coveted clothes
She’s still got it. At the same time “The Sopranos” celebrates its 25th anniversary, the show’s Drea de Matteo has wound up on the mood boards of Hollywood’s hottest stylists.
Colombo underboss 'The Claw' catches break after attorneys argue he's too old, sick for long jail sentence
A reputed Colombo Crime Family underboss caught a break from a Brooklyn federal judge Monday — after his attorneys argued that he’s too old and sick to receive a lengthy...
Aging mobster who stole iconic 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers mistakenly thought they were made with real gems: lawyer
The aging mobster on trial for stealing the most coveted prop in movie history was coaxed out of retirement by a former associate for "one last score," his lawyer wrote...
Big hair, furs and miniskirts — Mob Wife Aesthetic is winter's hottest trend full of 'sexiness, opulence and confidence'
Putting the bada-bing back into fashion after the cutesy crop tops and hip-hugging jeans of the Y2K resurgence have had their fair run, glamour gals of Gotham are going gangster with their...
'Brilliant' Italian mobster serving life earns degree in prison — with 170-page thesis confessing to three unsolved murders
Catello Romano, 33, earned a sociology degree after writing a 170-page thesis paper based on his life of crime -- in which he confessed to three unsolved murders.
'The Sopranos,' now 25, is the ultimate TV series about America — not the Italian mob
“The Sopranos” debuted 25 years ago, but what makes it a masterpiece is how much older its themes are.
How the Italian Mafia went global - new book details evolution of organized crime in Italy and US
The new book "Borgata: Rise of an Empire: The History of the Italian Mafia" details the evolution of organized crime in both Italy and the US.
NYC mobster who posed shirtless in pool while on the lam has no regrets about damning photo at sentencing
Alleged Colombo crime-famiily mobster Ralph DiMatteo, 68, was sentenced to three years behind bars by Brooklyn federal Judge Hector Gonzalez after pleading guilty to extortion, conspiracy and money laundering from...
Reputed mobster hauled off to jail after slugging steakhouse owner -- despite lawyer's plea that he's close to death
Anthony “Rom” Romanello, 86, the elderly reputed Genovese mobster caught-on-camera slugging a New York City restauranteur was hauled off to jail Tuesday following his extortion conviction.
'Washed up' Genovese mobster convicted in NYC extortion case that included him socking steakhouse owner
The weeklong trial of Anthony “Rom” Romanello included shocking surveillance footage capturing the elderly alleged Mafioso socking restaurateur Shuqeri “Bruno” Selimaj.
Notorious Gambino mob 'Gemini Twins' hitman linked to 11 murders, known for dismembering victims paroled after getting life sentence: 'Should die in jail'
A mafia hitman who committed "the most violent" crimes ever tried in New York's federal court will be sprung in June after just 35 years of a life sentence --...
John Gotti's daughter unloading NYC properties worth $36M, but only for a price she can't refuse
Victoria Gotti has listed nine of her Queens commercial buildings up for sale, but a knight in shining armor must come through with a winning bid.