NBA Gambling Scandal: Reputed Mobsters Charged
The son of a legendary mafia capo, a newbie made man and a highly skilled poker-playing wiseguy were among 13 mobsters busted in a sweeping historic gambling bust, according to a new federal indictment.
Among the prominent gangsters is Angelo Ruggiero Jr, son of the late Gambino captain Angelo “Quack Quack” Ruggiero Sr, who was close friends with notorious Gambino boss John Gotti.
John Gotti helped plan the murder of Gambino leader Paul Castellano in 1985.
Ruggiero Jr's father was promoted by Gotti and acted as a liaison for the family while Gotti stood trial for murder in 1992.
Author's summary: Mobsters charged in NBA gambling scandal.