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Mafia boss "Vinny Gorgeous" gets life sentence, again
Reuters ^ | Wed Jul 20, 2011

Posted on 07/20/2011 10:58:16 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Reputed mob boss Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano, who dodged the death penalty only weeks ago, was sentenced in a New York court to life in prison on Wednesday for ordering the murder of a mafia associate.

Basciano, the former acting boss of New York's Bonanno crime family, is already serving a life sentence for a separate 2001 murder.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; US: New York
KEYWORDS: bellissima; bonanno; bonannorama; mafia

1 posted on 07/20/2011 10:58:18 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I would drop “The Gorgeous” before heading to prison.


2 posted on 07/20/2011 11:18:36 PM PDT by He Rides A White Horse ((((unite))))
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To: nickcarraway

Is his wife on a reality show yet?


3 posted on 07/20/2011 11:30:00 PM PDT by Winstons Julia (when liberals rant, it's called free speech; when conservatives vent, it's called hate speech.)
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To: nickcarraway; He Rides A White Horse; Winstons Julia

Perhaps we could build a theme park to put these people in?

Preservation of an almost extinct species. The Lesser Goombah.


4 posted on 07/20/2011 11:44:50 PM PDT by sinanju
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To: sinanju

Goodfellas Park!

Every concession will have carbonara, chicken parm ... etc.

There has to be a “Sopranos” attraction.

Definitely need a spray-tan booth.


5 posted on 07/21/2011 12:21:39 AM PDT by Winstons Julia (when liberals rant, it's called free speech; when conservatives vent, it's called hate speech.)
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To: Winstons Julia

Kind of a cool idea.

But don’t forget the cannoli.


6 posted on 07/21/2011 1:02:37 AM PDT by AnAmericanAbroad (It's all bread and circuses for the future prey of the Morlocks.)
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To: Winstons Julia

Give it time. Sadly, bad behavior is rewarded today.


7 posted on 07/21/2011 4:58:41 AM PDT by FES0844
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To: AnAmericanAbroad

Think of the rides and games! Icepicka-Mole. Don For a Day. Shooting games, etc..


8 posted on 07/21/2011 5:23:15 AM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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