Killing of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ triggers violent backlash across Mexico
One by one, Mexico’s most notorious drug lords are being brought to justice. In each case, Mexican and U.S. law…
Year: 2026
Los Angeles kingpin Jack Dragna was no ‘Mickey Mouse’ boss
In 1984, when Los Angeles Mob boss Peter Milano was arrested along with 19 others, LAPD Chief Daryl Gates announced…
Planned Netflix drama series to focus on ‘dangerous version’ of modern Las Vegas
A Las Vegas-centered drama series is in production for Netflix, focusing on “a dangerous version” of the city and an…
Recent NBA, NCAA point-shaving scandals follow the Mob’s playbook
When Antonio Blakeney ventured into international basketball, he became a star. He had been Louisiana State University’s top scorer in…
Eighty years ago, Lucky Luciano traded prison for exile
When New York Governor Thomas Dewey commuted the sentence of imprisoned Mafia boss Charles “Lucky” Luciano 80 years ago, it was widely…