[35] During the 1990s, Merlino was also aligned with members of the Junior Black Mafia. Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino was in jail at the time of the raid. wars over, you lost 19 [deleted] 22 days ago [51][52][53][54] On April 24, 2015, Merlino was released from the Federal Detention Center, Miami after his sentence was vacated. Tags: Members Only. And in the same 2001 case that sent him to prison, Merlino also stood charged with more than half a dozen shootings, including those of a video-poker operator who refused to pay street tax, a rival mob leader, and the brother of a witness in an earlier mob trial. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He agreed to plead guilty to one charge of facilitating illegal gambling transactions via an electronic device in exchange for the U.S. Attorney's Office dropping the remaining charges against him and recommending a prison sentence between 1016 months. NYPD arrests three men in murder of Bronx Pagans MC President, Fourth Arrest made in connection with Warlocks MC murder case of Delco man, Philly Mob Boss Joey Merlinos former driver and co-defendant released from prison, Sources: NY Pagans MC president gunned down in suspected hit. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In contrast to other traditional mob bosses who avoided the spotlight, Merlino has interacted with the media and the public on a regular basis, frequently openly providing charity and hosting events to benefit indigent people in Philadelphia. 217 following. Notedly, Joey Merlino rose to underworld fame in the early '90s, just two short years after his father's racketeering conviction. In 1984 Merlino was found guilty on two counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. Merlino has Italian American ancestry, and his parents were Salvatore Chuckie Merlino and Rita Giordano. His uncle was the crime family boss Lawrence Yogi Merlino who died in 2001 at the age of 55. For example, none of those three top wiseguys were in attendance at two recent Mob Christmas parties. He is likewise the nephew of deceased Philadelphia crime family mobster-turned government witness Lawrence "Yogi . As the year begins some of the top defendants, including Domenic Grande, former Underboss Steven Mazzone and Mob soldiers Sonny Mazzone and Joseph Servidio are staring down the prospect of two trials tentatively scheduled for the Spring and September. 23 posts. anyone philly guy got info on her? [59] Instead, Merlino officially worked there as a matre d' until the restaurant closed in 2016. Commenting on his conviction, "Ain't bad," Merlino said. Merlino said he'd use his mother's. FBI Grabs Reputed Mob Soldier, 4 Others in Latest Mob Sweep in South Philadelphia, Merlinos Lawyers Shoot Down Story About Alleged Presidential Election Scheme as Ridiculous and Fictitious, The Gino DiPietro Hit 10 Years Later: One in Prison, the Shooter still not charged. Merlinos father owned and operated the Southwarks 9M Bar, which Nicky Scarfo used as his criminal headquarters during his bid to become the new boss of the Philadelphia crime family. The charges were hinged on a 10-year investigation that was complete with wiretaps, turncoats, witnesses, and a jaw-dropping 943 bits of evidence. While Merlino has always maintained his reputation as a formidable mob boss, not much is known about his family, especially his wife and children. One held at the crews local clubhouse near 9th and Christian that sources say featured top Mobsters like Lancelotti, former longtime Mob Boss Joseph Ligambi, top ranking Mob Captain John Ciancaglini and lowkey Mob Captain George Borgesi, as well as several top soldiers in the organization. Dec 26, 2014. 1,936 followers. Mazzone, Grande and other unindicted Mobsters were caught on audio tapes at an October 2015 making ceremony. Hollywood has done a brilliant job of successfully creating a sinister persona of an Italian-American mafia boss through The Godfather and countless movies after that. GIVE A LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE AND THANKS Subscribe to our other. Moreover, there isnt enough information covered about them on the internet. Sophia Merlino is the youngest of Joey Merlinos four daughters. Use of this website signifies your agreement to our terms of use. According to Philly Voice, the man known as "Skinny Joey" was once hailed "Philadelphia's only celebrity gangster." Befuddling the FBI, despite having presented the court with three months' worth of testimonies and nearly 1,000 pieces of evidence, Joey Merlino was still acquitted on all three counts of murder. Which college should my dad buy my way into? He said, Apparently one of Joey Merlinos daughters just passed the bar and is going to be a lawyer. Later he added, Just saw it on her stories. His father Anthony hosted a meeting at his house during which Anthony, Louis and his gang discussed killing Merlino. Could Others Follow? He is also the nephew of Lawrence Yogi Merlino, a deceased Philadelphia crime family mobster turned government witness. $352,000 from Federal Armored Express Truck. 26. r/Mafia. Joey "I'll make you for $100k" Merlino. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "Joey was a party guy," said mob associate Ron Previte, a police officer-turned gangster-turned government witness. engaged to the prince sal testa daughter to underboss chuckie, niece to capo rat yogi, and sister to boss skinny joey. Natale agreed to cooperate in order to escape drug trafficking charges in 1999. Joey Merlino is the father of two daughters, Nicolette and Sophia Merlino, who are 24 and 23 years old, respectively. Merlino denied any involvement and claimed he was at home under house arrest the night of the shooting. Background Check Sponsored by Truthfinder Paid Service Joey Merlino, age 24, Harleysville, PA The press dubbed him the John Gotti of Passyunk Avenue due to his candid demeanor in front of news cameras (Passyunk Avenue being a street in South Philadelphia). Joseph Merlino has been described as a particularly vicious person, obsessed with his own public image, and another version of New York's John Gotti. Most def can get that minkia juice. [30] This practice, known as guzzling, was used on both independent and mob run bookies. [5] Since his release from prison in 2011, the FBI and organized crime reporters believe he continues to run the PhiladelphiaSouth Jersey Mafia. During this time, Natale and Merlino began plotting to take over the Philadelphia crime family, according to Natale. Charged in $7.8 Million Fraud At Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, The Other Shoe Drops for Sonny DiCrecchio. The prosecution's case was aided by several of Merlino's former Mafia cohorts agreeing to cooperate with the government. Schweihs's crackhead kid & fecarotta's niece were the only two legit characters, the other three (four?) Besides his engagement in the various actions of the underworld, he is a family man who is married to Deborah Merlino and has two daughters, Nicollete and Sophia Merlino. He has been at the helm of the crime familys activities in gambling, loan sharking, drug trafficking, and extortion. Now 51 Merlino currently working for an advertising agency in Florida claims he is done with the mafia lifestyle and is going into legit business. She is an acclaimed chef and restaurateur. There are not many details that have been disclosed about them, except their age in 2011. Stanfa hoped he would be able to keep tabs on the Merlino crew and make it easier to kill them if necessary. Merlino has survived about a dozen attempts on his life. Last week, three days after Joey Merlino was sentenced to 14 years in prison, agents from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office searched several locations in South Philadelphia, including Joey Merlino's house. She is the owner of several popular restaurants in Philadelphia. 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Good for her I guess. What is with this mob boss nonsense! [34] Merlino sometimes used the Pagans to help settle underworld disputes. As of 2015, Merlino divides his time between south Florida and Philadelphia.[6][7][8]. While Joey Merlino was in prison in 1990, he met Ralph Natale, and the two allegedly conspired to take over the Philadelphia crime family from Stanfa. This raises some questions about a possible renewal of alliances with the Luccheses. He rose to power in the mid-nineties after he allegedly fought a war for control of the criminal organization. Deborah Merlino got one. He quickly recovered and left the hospital less than two weeks later. /r/Mafia features stories, interviews, documentary and news articles about organized crime around the world. ", "Who's the mob hit-wit" March 14, 1998. Merlino was not in attendance at the clubhouse gathering, but sources say a couple of unnamed newcomers were, leaving some to believe Merlino could be ready to bring some new talent on board to deal with the short and possibly long-term absence of Grande and the Mazzones. Merlino's father owned and operated the 9M Bar in Southwark that Nicky Scarfo used as his criminal headquarters during his attempt to become the new boss of the Philadelphia crime family.[11]. In contrast to other traditional mob bosses who avoided the spotlight, Merlino has interacted with the media and the public on a regular basis, frequently openly providing charity and hosting events to benefit indigent people in Philadelphia. Stanfa was arrested for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act violations in March 1994,[25] was convicted in 1995,[26] and sentenced to life in 1996. [13] His father Salvatore would also be banned by the same commission as his son for his criminal activities on May 23, 1984. 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