Salvatore Riina
Search results
Giovanni Falcone was an Italian judge and prosecuting magistrate who fought against the Sicilian Mafia. He was assassinated by the Corleonesi Mafia in 1992, along with his wife and bodyguards, in the Capaci bombing.
Sep 5, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Giovanni Falcone, a Sicilian prosecutor who led the historic Maxi Trial against the Cosa Nostra and was killed by a car bomb in 1992. Discover how he dedicated his career to fighting the Mafia and how he was warned of his imminent death by a former boss.
- Bernadette Deron
May 18, 2012 · Giovanni Falcone was a courageous opponent of the Mafia and a pioneer of international cooperation in the fight against organized crime. He was assassinated by the Mafia in 1992, but his legacy lives on through his friendship and partnership with the FBI.
Giovanni Falcone (Palermo, 18 maggio 1939 [1] – Palermo, 23 maggio 1992 [2]) è stato un magistrato italiano. Assieme ai colleghi e amici Rocco Chinnici, Antonino Caponnetto e Paolo Borsellino, Falcone è stato una delle personalità più importanti e prestigiose nella lotta alla mafia in Italia e a livello internazionale.
In a serene courtyard on the grounds of the FBI’s National Academy in Virginia stands a monument to one of the Mafia’s most ardent foes, a former judge and prosecutor in Italy who put hundreds of...
Judge Falcone may not have defeated the Sicilian Mafia during his lifetime, but he left a legacy of standing for justice—no matter what the cost. Today, Judge Falcone’s legacy lives on through...
People also ask
Who was Giovanni Falcone?
What happened to Giovanni Falcone?
Did Giovanni Falcone Fight the Mafia?
Who was Judge Falcone?
Judge Falcone had no illusions about the dangers he faced. But for him, the work was more important. He believed that a global network of dedicated and competent investigators could prevail...
