Hollywood goodfella: Big Philly Mob Trial; For Amusement Only?

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Big Philly Mob Trial; For Amusement Only? Nov 29th 2012, 06:52 Joseph “Mousie” Massimino, reputed Underboss of the Philly Crime Family The sign taped across the front of the Dodge City video poker machine read “for amusement only.” It was, federal prosecutors said, false advertising. Video poker machines have long been a major money-maker for the mob, according to law enforcement authorities, and Wednesday the jury in the racketeering trial of mob boss Joseph “Uncle Joe” Ligambi and six co-defendants got a detailed lesson about the ins and outs of the business. The testimony from James Dunlap, a retired Baltimore police detective and nationally recognized gambling expert, set the stage for the next phase of the six-week old trial. On Thursday Curt Arbitman, described by investigators as a major distributor of illegal poker machines in South Philadelphia, is expected to take the stand for the prosecution and discuss his business dealings with Ligambi and co-defendants Anthony Staino and Joseph “Mousie” Massimino among others. Read Rest  by George Anastasia BigTrial.net Media files: af11 massimino.jpg?w=133

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