Philly Prime Ep 113: Feds bring RICO case on LaForte Brothers. Plus Anthony Persiano Update.
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Federal authorities in Philadelphia dropped a massive 60-count Racketeering indictment on Brothers Joseph and James LaForte this week after hundreds of investors and clients were allegedly defrauded to the tune of $550 Million. One of the brothers in the “LaForte Enterprise” has been publicly identified as a soldier in New York’s Gambino Crime Family. Author and Mob expert George Anastasia joins the podcast to discuss the indictment, the ramifications in Philly & New York and what’s next. We’ll also take a deep dive into the life and times of government informant Anthony Persiano, who recorded a Philly Mob Making Ceremony on tape for the FBI. Please join us. Contributors:
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