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Unmade Mannew

The South Philly mob has faded away, but it still casts a long shadow — just ask George Martorano.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Daniel Denvir  |  10-27-2011  |  Crime & Justice

Gone Daddy Gone: The End of Big Daddy'snew

An eccentric New Orleans Bourbon Street landmark shuts its doors after 40 years of the daily bump and grind.
Gambit  |  Alison Fensterstock  |  12-16-2008  |  Business & Labor

Still On the Waterfrontnew

Dockworkers fight to take back a mob-infested union.
The Village Voice  |  Tom Robbins  |  06-28-2006  |  Business & Labor

Blood Brothers: Kilbanes Get Sentenced for an Old Crimenew

Nearly three decades ago, brothers Martin and Owen Kilbane were sentenced for their role in the death of a judge's wife. When their chance to be paroled drew near, they found themselves charged with a new crime: the murder of a pimp 36 years ago.
Cleveland Scene  |  Thomas Francis  |  09-07-2004  |  Crime & Justice

Prejudice Led to Attack on Sikhs in Queensnew

"Give me my curtain," men leaving a christening party taunted two turbaned Sikh men before beating them, one of the victims says. Five men have been arrested and charged with assault.
Long Island Press  |  Lauren Wolfe  |  08-03-2004  |  Crime & Justice

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