Con man “Count” Victor Lustig, pictured here in federal custody, had his career cut short in August 1935. Courtesy of Cipollini Collection

The long con of underworld grifter ‘Count’ Victor Lustig

The sensational exploits of Depression-era con artist Victor Lustig are now underworld legend. But many oft-told tales overlook his surprising…


Alleged former Philadelphia Mafia boss Joey Merlino rebrands himself as restaurant owner

Joey Merlino, a 63-year-old convicted felon and reputed former Philadelphia Mafia boss, has become a social media personality while also…