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March 28, 2024

This Week In Gang Land

Federal Assault Trial Finally Set For Jealous Ex-Hubby Of Reality TV Star

Tommy ManzoGang Land Exclusive!It took a forceful federal judge to break the legal logjam after years of delays, but the racketeering and assault case against the owner of a popular New Jersey catering hall who allegedly hired mobsters to assault his ex-wife's then-fiancé: is finally set to go to trial.

The case against defendant Tommy Manzo — operator of the posh catering hall, The Brownstone, in Paterson — is so old that the mobster he's accused of hiring, Luchese soldier John Perna, has already served his 30-month sentence after pleading guilty to his role in the assault of David Cantin.

Another Luchese gangster, James (Jimmy Balls) Mainello, who was allegedly hired by Manzo for a separate home invasion robbery and assault of Cantin and Dina Manzo, has been free on bail since 2021 after serving 26 months in jail after his indictment by the Monmouth County Prosecutors office.

He's A Pal Of Carmine Pizza But He Doesn't Want To Go To Trial With Him

Mark FeuerThe feds say he's a bookmaker who should go to trial with mob capo Carmelo (Carmine Pizza) Polito. But Mark Feuer, who is charged only with illegal gambling, says he doesn't belong anywhere near the defense table when his pal faces a slew of racketeering charges including extortion.

Introducing The Genovese Family Class Of 2024: A Bookmaker, A Wrestler, A Colombo Reject

Dominick DionisioWith thanks to the feds and Genovese acting capo Carmelo (Carmine Pizza) Polito, Gang Land dutifully reports that a diverse trio of reputed mob associates have passed muster with Mafia boss Liborio (Barney) Bellomo and have been inducted into the powerful crime family often referred to as the Ivy League of organized crime.

 

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