Comparing The American Mafia And Bonanno Crime

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The American mob, also known as the American Mafia, is a criminal organization in America. They originated from the Sicilian Mafia who came to America during the late 19th century and early 20th century by Italian immigration. They are usually activity in the Northeastern U.S; specifically in New York. There are five crime families in New York – Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchee. The Bonanno crime family is the most vicious one. A crime family is made up of a boss, underboss, consigliere, caporegime, and soldier. The boss is the head of family. The underboss is appointed by the boss as his right hand man. He is usually the second head of command in the family. The consigliere plays an adviser role in family. The caporegime is …show more content…

Joseph D. Pistone was one of the undercover agents for six years in Bonanno crime family. In September 1976, he was sent to investigate a large number of truck hijackings in New York which involved some mobs. He was investigating the Bonanno crime family at the same time. When he moved into the Bonanno crime family, he got close to Anthony Mirra and "Sonny Black" Dominick Napolitano. Pistone tutored a Bonanno soldier Benjamin Ruggiero so he ended up knowing a lot of information about the Bonanno crime family. In December 1981, he received an order that if he murdered capo Phillip Giaccone, he could become a member of Bonanno crime family. However, hit was later on canceled. After that, he murdered "Sonny Red" Alphonse Indelicato's son, Anthony Indelicato. Pistone realized how rare it would be to be able to be accepted into the Bonanno crime family. When the FBI called Pistone to return, he refused and suggested that he joined the crime family for further investigation. However, the FBI refused him and said it was too dangerous to go ahead. On July 26, 1981, Joseph D. Pistone ended his undercover agent working

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