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Oct 11, 2023 · The real-life mob boss who inspired Tony Soprano. Joe Willams. Wed 11 October 2023 15:30, UK. The TV series The Sopranos has been widely recognised for its engaging and multifaceted depiction of mob life, primarily through the character of Tony Soprano, portrayed brilliantly by James Gandolfini.
Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo is an American former mobster who was de facto boss of the New Jersey DeCavalcante crime family before becoming a government witness in 1999. Fictional mob boss Tony Soprano, the protagonist of the HBO series The Sopranos, is said to be based upon Palermo.
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During Guarino's time as an informant, fellow mobster Joseph Masella was gunned down on the orders of Vincent Palermo. [20] Using information provided by Guarino, US law enforcement launched a large scale arrest on December 2, 1999, of over 30 members and associates of the DeCavalcante crime family. [21]
The Palermos are a series of two-inch plastic collectible figurines created by David Gonzales. Representing an Italian American family and their associates, the Palermos debuted in 2004 as a spin-off of Gonzales' Homies figures.
Jan 16, 2024 · LINCOLN – Former Omaha City Councilman Vincent “Vinny” Palermo was sentenced Tuesday to 27 months in federal prison following a tearful in-court apology to his family and community members....
Apr 25, 2023 · Vinny Palermo, who was arraigned Monday in federal court, faces nine felony charges, including wire fraud, bank fraud, and abusing public trust. Advertisement.
Apr 28, 2023 · Vinny Palermo, retired Omaha Police Capt. Rich Gonzalez and Jack Olson will remain in federal custody as they await trial on several counts of fraud, conspiracy and abusing the public trust. Johnny Palermo, no relation to the councilmember, was also denied pre-trial release earlier this week.
