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Outfit Boss John DiFronzo Is A Double Agent?

Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by in Current Events, Organized Crime

According to my sources, rumors are swirling in the Cicero-based faction of the Chicago Outfit that the number of the defendants in the landmark Family Secrets case who strongly suspect that Chicago Outfit boss Johnny DiFronzo is a double agent is growing. During the Family Secrets trial federal witness Nick Calabrese testified that John DiFronzo was at the murder scene of thugs Anthony and Michael Spilotro. However, DiFronzo was not indicted, despite the jury finding the witness credible enough to convict others on his testimony. Until I saw a particular photograph recently, I have been on the fence regarding the issue.

For those of you who know Johnny DiFronzo would recognize the name Gino Marino. Gino is a close ally, confidant and underling to DiFronzo. They are seen together in public as much as Cardinal Francis George is seen with his live-in male secretary, Father Daniel Flens.

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Here is a recent photo of Gino Marino. He is the smaller man on the left side of the image. Who could tell me the name of the person right next to him? If you said government witness Frank Calabrese Jr., you are correct – give yourself a gold star.

I am not picking a fight with Frank Jr.; all I am doing is pointing out something very odd.

How could Marino, given his longstanding and intimate role in DiFronzo’s inner circle, find it okay to stand next to a government witness and pose for a photo?

Other Outfit underlings under previous bosses, such as Willie Messino or Jimmy Bonomo, would not have dared to associate with a federal witness who testified in a case that put away several Outfit bosses, let alone pose in a photo with him. Bosses like Joey Aiuppa and Jack Cerone would have not tolerated such socializing, to say the least. I do not even want to think about what the outcome would have been for Willie and Jimmy.

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  • The Don

    Joe,  When was this photo taken? You know I hate Frank Jr. for his treachery against his father and his drug motivated thievery of his father’s money.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Dear The Don,

      I do not have a precise date of when the photo was taken. However, I am certain that it was taken in the year 2011. I am confident that DiFronzo was at the same place the day the photo was taken.

      Stealing from someone is not right, but I believe that Junior had a drug addiction and I understand that drugs could help someone do bad things in life. Beefing on his dad is something that I have decided not to judge. I believe that his father might have killed him when if released from prison. Therefore, I could understand why the kid did what he did. However, if I were in his shoes, I would have left town to avoid being murdered by my father (but, I would not have taken my families money in the first place).

      • The Don

        Joe,  Who is the man to the left of little Gino that got cut out of the photo?  Was this photo taken in someone’s house or in a public establishment?  I got to hand it to you about one thing. I mostly agree with everything you present but disagree on some things. Putting that aside, you have GREAT photos with your articles. How in the fuck did you get this photo?

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          I would rather not answer on grounds that it
          could hurt someone. Thank you for the compliment. Maybe I should be a photographer. 

          Aside from my cool picture collection, what do
          you think? Is DiFronzo a double agent or not?

          • The Don

            I find it hard to believe DiFronzo is a double agent.  But I’m swayed by the fact that my relative loves Johnny and would have given me a beating if I ever suggested such a thing.  Some of his men in the Extended Elmwood Park Faction are partnered with Cicero, Grand Ave. & 26th St., so it would serve him no purpose to inform on them.  My relative & Mikey Castaldo would even partner with Sarno & Cautadella  in the past on occasion. Marco partners with the other three crews on Bookmaking.  I think if push comes to shove, I would say no.  However, I don’t understand why Gino would be in a picture with Frank Jr.?  I know he and DiFronzo are good friends. You said DiFronzo was  also present in the same room with Frank Jr.  Are you sure about that fact?  What would DiFronzo be doing in the same room with that drug addict thieving bastard Frank Jr.?

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I am confident that DiFronzo was in the same room with them, not certain.

          • Geek899273

            What really gets me is they indict and got a conviction against James Marcello for the Spilotro murders just on Nick’s testimony by saying he was there but they didn’t indict DiFronzo.  That alone leads me to believe that DiFronzo is a informant.  Didn’t John have a conviction overturned in the early 90′s?  Maybe that’s when he cut a deal with the government.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            If DiFronzo cut a deal, I suspect it was at the time you indicate. He has been a noticeably different person to those who know him best ever since he was released. He shelved his crew when he came home.
            Yes, his conviction was overturned; however, it should have been overturned because the case was genuinely a poor case against him.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I have a different question for you. Would your uncle pose with Jr in the year 2011?

          • The Don

            Fuck No, unless he wanted to commit suicide.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I see. So, you probably identify that something is really wrong.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            As to your question, “what would DiFronzo be doing in the same room with a drug addict thieving bastard Frank?” I offer: DiFronzo is a thieving drunken killer, who is 1000 times worse than Jr.

        • Geek899273

          If you go to Frank Calabrese Jr’s facebook page the photo is in his gallery.  There are 3-4 other guys in the photo but none of there names sound familiar.  One name is Bob Damico and another is Joe Graziano.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            In that case, I will answer The Don’s question. The ear belongs to Bobby Damico. Damico made a fortune selling mattresses.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I was facebook friends with Frank Jr for several months. The
            last time I saw his name appear in my friends list was yesterday. Today, I attempted
            to view his photo album to see if I could locate the photo from my article,
            however, I quickly discovered that he dropped me as a friend and blocked me
            from viewing his fb page. Apparently, news of my article traveled quickly.
            Although he may have seen the headline on facebook. I do not understand why he
            dropped me from his friends list. I did not write one false thing about him. In
            fact, in the message thread I attempted to defend him.

            I hope I did not offend the ex-con, self-described ‘real bad
            guy’ ready to commit murder thug.

            Mr. Calabrese, the flawed justice system and skewed
            mainstream media in Chicago
            may have forgiven you of your sins, but I suggest that you seek a spiritual
            advisor for the more important work that needs to be done. Please do not seek
            help form Cardinal George or father Flens.

          • dk3788

            I hope I did not offend the ex-con, self-described ‘real bad
            guy’ ready to commit murder thug.    ????  who does that refer to joe? lol

  • Tony

    Is it possible that Frank jr gets a pass because his real beef was with his old man, who wasn’t that well liked and the real animosity is saved for Nick, who did the real damage? Not that I condone what Frank jr did at all, just putting a theory out there.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      So, are you suggesting that DiFronzo okays who is beefed on? if so, what does that make DiFronzo?

      • Tony

        Joe, i also find it suspicious not only the photo but the fact Johnny was seemingly given a free pass at Family Secrets. No doubt if my other theory was true it would mark a total paradigm shift in Outfit politics, marking the beginning of the end.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    My point in writing this piece is that I do not believe that
    a man as close to Johnny and as for as many years as he has been close to him
    would do something that he knew would upset him.  

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      My next question:
      Why do you suppose that Johnny (a major Outfit figure) would not be upset with Gino mingling with a federal witness who testified on behalf of the government in a case that put several Chicago gangsters away? 

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

     

    I predict that Black Angelo would suggest that Johnny made
    Gino pose with Junior to throw off the FBI as if he is no longer a gangster. If
    so, how do we know what Johnny’s boundaries are? Does it end with a pose or a
    conviction? In my opinion, it is a little too close to the fire to be nothing.

    • The Don

      Joe,  If you cannot answer who the person is to the left of little Gino, can you possibly answer if the photo was taken in someone’s home or in a public establishment? 

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        It was an intimate gathering in a small public establishment owned by relatives of some of the guests.

        • The Don

          Joe,  Let me translate for all the other readers. You’re saying that Jimmy Marcello, ( Cicero ) & Joey Lombardo ( Grand Ave. ) are saying they suspect DiFronzo is a double agent? You know as well as me, that even though Joey Andriacchi is the Capo within the Extended Elmwood Park Crew, He is actually more aligned with Grand Ave. than Elmwood Park. in reality, you could ALMOST SAY there are 5 groups that make up the Outfit. Elmwood Park, Cicero, 26th St., Grand Ave. & The North Side ( Andriacchi ).  What rumors do you hear from the North Side Group?

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            A while back a less credible source told me that Lombardo was heard once mentioning that DiFronzo’s luck seemed odd. However, recently, better sources have indicated that Lombardo is not so much the one illustrating doubt about DiFronzo. It is said that the Marcellos are primarily the ones in doubt.I have no information as of yet about others and how they feel about DiFronzo.

    • The Don

      Black Angelo is going to say a lot more than what even you suggested. He will really attack this article.  Another one of the things he will do is suggest the picture is doctored. But I’ll be honest, it doesn’t look doctored to me especially with the ear and shoulder of the person next to little Gino still in the picture.  

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        With the new information added to the threads today that the photo is also posted on Frank’s facebook page, I suppose that BA wont be attacking the credibility of the photo.

  • Horsey F@rt

    If he shelved the whole crew, I don’t see this photo as a big deal at all, personally. Maybe he does not care one way or another.  

    In that one news story, Jr. said he gets a warm welcome in Elmwood Park but said he wouldn’t dare go to Chinatown as a civilian.  

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      I believe Johnny does not care one way or the other. However, the fact that he would allow his closest ally (Gino) to hobnob with a federal witness who testified in a trial that convicted several Outfit guys to me states something extremely significant. In the Outfit, Gino is comparable to a platonic wife of DiFronzo. Again, for Gino to feel no problem posing with a federal witness is a very bad message to other Outfits guys. The entire matter is very odd.

  • Father Guido

    Marcello has reason to be suspicious, who benefited the most by his conviction, and him not being back on the street, as well as the prosecution of Sarno? The murder of Hatch and disappearance of Zizzo.  Great article and I agree with your suspicion. How this could happen without DiFronzo’s approval.  Black Angelo may also say this is part of DiFronzo’s potential senility defense.  I thought at the time of his comments on TV that Frank Jr. saying in public on the record that he was warmly welcomed in Elmwood Park was very strange, and almost sounded like a message.  The Government may be using it’s snitches to draw out real outfit guys so that they can prosecute them.  Just a theory.  The feds spent an obnoxious amount of money to get Sarno, for what? Blowing up an empty building and armed robberies.  Why didn’t they use any of those resources to find Hatch’s killer or Ronnie Jarrett’s killers?  Maybe they were afraid of were they might lead them.  Questions? When did they Move Jimmy Marcello out of Pekin to Milan?  Was Marco still in Pekin at the time?  Where is Solly D socializing these days?  I know that Marco and Solly did there time but as Joe pointed out about RICO, they could be tied to a future RICO indictment as know Outfit members previously convicted of Outfit crimes.  The major newspapers in Chicago are feeding the public names like Sarno and Fratto as mob bosses.  Think about that, as they are known to some “in the know” to be public relations firms for the government.

  • Logic

    Joe–The big news of the day…”Mob Wives” is doing a Chicago spin-off.  If you were to guess what wives of former/current Outfit members would be willing to do this, who would you guess?  http://www.suntimes.com/news/brown/8853688-452/mob-wives-coming-to-chicago.html

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Kim Fratto would not shock me. lol
      Betty Maltese (although I think her probation officer would not allow it)
      I know that someone tried to have Michael Magnafichi’s wife entered, but she was disqualified for being mentally retarded.

      • Logic

        Kelly Ferriola or Tina Caruso perhaps?  I find Chicago us Chicago Italians as being overall less flashy than our eastern counterparts…and a lot less drama.  I’m not so sure a show like this would work here.   Interesting that Jennifer Graziano, daughter of TG Graziano (Bonnano Consigliere) says that she has family and contacts here who can point her in the right direction. Any insight on who those contacts would be Joe?

        • Chitowndago

          No way in hell Kelly Ferriola would ever even consider doing that!

        • The Don

          I’ll bet Antionette Giancana would like to be involved. She’s tougher than some of the guys in today’s Outfit. LOL.

          • Chitowndago

            Don,
            Good one. She is a feisty one. I just don’t want to see her in slinky clothes at her age.

          • The Don

            Kkanz or Chitowndago,  We can’t let New York outdo us. We need some of our own attractive Chicago Italian American women who had fathers or husbands that were made men in the very elite Outfit to step forward and star in ‘Mob Wives’.  The women do not have to only have been a wife, they can also be daughters.  No offense intended, but if we rely on only Antionette Giancana, we’re in big fucking trouble.  

          • Chitowndago

            Don,
            Now that is some funny shit!
            I could see Rudolph the negative chin’s daughter doing it(the one that honks the car horn while reporters are present.)  lol! Possibly Frank Calabrese Jr.’s ex wife too.
            I am not a fan of the NY people at all though.

          • The Don

            I like Dritta and the other one who has the long black Hair and slender build. I love the way the vains stick out on Dritta’s neck when she starts yelling! Very entertaining. I think those two are hot and I like Dritta’s accent when she talks. My wife hates the program and I have to sneak to watch it! Hey, at least I’m honest about it.

          • Chitowndago

            Don, That’s funny! My wife actually got a kick out of it when it first came out…Now she moved onto American Dad. lol!
            I’ve boxed for years and still spar with younger up & comers. My wife said I should train Drita (Dritta sp.)
            I told her that angry bitch would probably stab or shoot me!

          • Kkanz

            don,most of the chicagos female counterparts were completely kept in the dark about the activities of their husbands,or fathers.unlike the new york loud mouths who felt the need to brag to their women.the new york outfit was always a diluted form of goofs(5 or 6 families)who could never get on the same page for any significant decsions.they were never even considered by the chicago guys when it came to making moves ANYWHERE in the country…

          • The Don

            Right on Kkanz! I agree 100%.

          • Kkanz

            re anette(now antoinette)a wonderful lady with a vivid imagination….

          • The Don

            I don’t care for her at all, but to each his own.

          • Kkanz

            i respect sir don,but i know she went through some very tough times,and i consider her family to me and will love her til the day i die….

          • Chitowndago

            lol I agree!

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    I believe its Gino’s son-in-laws place – the Playroom?

    • dk3788

      you might be right, i just thought the pic on the wall in the background came from bella luna, i could be mistaken, but thats where Jr, did his interview for the upcoming book it was filmed downtown at bella luna at dannys place.  Rumor has it danny helped out Jr. as of lately when he was down and out and Danny has a peice of the book and or future movie rights. 

      • Geek899273

        I checked the photo out again to see if it was Bella Luna.   I’ve been there several times recently and it kinda looks like it but I don’t think it is.  Bella Luna has a lot of big windows and a small bar with some old photos.  Great food

        • Chitowndago

          I assure you it’s not Bella Luna

    • Chitowndago

      You are correct Joe.

  • Logic

    Joe–was Gino Marino a friend of Calabrese or his father/uncle?  If he’s an old guy and been around a while…he should indeed know better.  Also is he related to Louie Tomatoes?  

    I had come to the assumption that Calabrese worked some type of deal out with Caruso and other powers in Chinatown who took over his father’s rackets…essentially, continue kicking up from Arizona, don’t say anything about other current figures or activities (which Calabrese Jr. adamantly follows through on) and we won’t kill you.  Sorry but a Federal Witness wouldn’t be on Facebook otherwise.  Perhaps there is truly no harm in Marino posing with this guy…his testimony was only on dead Outfit figures and his father.  His uncle Nick was the real rat.  (Though Calabrese Jr. says he stays in touch with Nick and if I know Marcello and Lombardo, they would have their guys torturing Jr. to get to Nick). 

    • Logic

      Also does Gino still run the sporting goods store?  I feel like all t-shirts with “Elect James Deleo” are donated from his store. 

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        Yes, I believe it is called a discount store these days. its in Elmwood Parks Circle now.

        • The Don

          Correct.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      I cannot say with certainty if Gino and Frank Sr knew each other, but, it would be very likely that they did. I do not know if Gino is related to Louie. I do know Gino very well. I saw him on a daily basis for many years. He once told me that he started Angelo Caputo in the fruit business and introduced him to powerful people in the Mexican government, which attracted Angelo to Mexico when he decided to buy a vacation home there. I like his daughter Linda very much. I think she is a kind, sweet, wonderful person. Unfortunately, I have accepted that she is another person friend would be cut from my life as I continue to journey away from my poisoned roots. 

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    The G could indict DiFronzo on many different things under RICO. They passed on their best chance with the Family Secrets case.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Attention readers!

    Here is a copy of a postscript comment that I recently added to the piece above:

    Some may ask if Frank Jr. manipulated the media and law-enforcement in a bid to be perceived by society as a changed man. Why would a rehabilitated former ‘real bad guy’ fraternize with a crime lord’s top cohort as seen in the photo above?If Frank’s turning over a new leaf is simply a ploy, would a certain smart (his last name rhymes with) ass Chicago columnist ever admit to being duped by such a maneuver, or does he not care because of the possibility that his real agenda could have been to help some FBI pals sell their book?One thing I have learned in life is to never underestimate how far some people will go to make a buck.

    • The Don

      Or in Frank Jr’s case, STEAL a buck.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        LOL

        • The Don

          Joe,  How long have you had this photo? Did you become aware of it recently or have you had it for awhile?

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I have only had it for a couple of weeks.

  • Horsey F@rt

    It is simply not true that Marcello or any of the other Family Secrets defendants were convicted solely on the word of Nick Calabrese. Other evidence—bad evidence, arguably—was used to corroborate Nick’s testimony re: Marcello. Specifically, there was the voice “line-up” in which Michael Spilotro’s daughter identified Marcello as the man who called their residence the day of her father’s disappearance. Second, the reason the Marcello brothers “prison tapes” were played to death throughout the trial was because prosecutors tried to show that brothers were extremely scared that Nick Calabrese might disclose information about the Spilotro killings. The question that the prosecutors tried to elicit in the jurors’ minds was: If James Marcello was not involved in the Spilotro murders, why would he care if Nick talked about it with the government? They tried to show that he had a guilty conscience pertaining specifically to the Spilotro matter and apparently succeeded.
     
    No one—I repeat: no one—was indicted or convicted solely on the testimony of Nick Calabrese.
     
    You can say that all of the ancillary “evidence” used to corroborate Nick’s testimony was bogus (and I will agree with you), but the fact remains that Nick’s word alone resulted in the conviction of  NO ONE. We can infer all we want, and jump to all the conclusions we want, but all we know for sure is that a simple lack of evidence is the reason John DiFronzo and Louie Marino were not indicted for the Spilotro murders. 
     
    Furthermore, in a Chicago Suntimes article earlier this year, it was revealed that the government has “three confidential informants, including a veteran source who provided information for the last 25 years and is ‘personally acquainted with numerous top members of the Chicago Outfit’ […] Another informant associated with two Outfit crews said the motive to provide information was ‘because many individuals, including a member of the Chicago Outfit, had abandoned’ the informant.” 

    Now, that could be bologna, but if it is not, the information is ambiguous enough to fit many Outfit figures.

    • Chitowndago

      Horsey,
      I could rattle off a handful of names. I have one specifically that tops the list. I’m curious if you and some of the other regulars on this Blog have the same person listed as #1 that I do?

      • Horsey F@rt

        I have some ideas/guesses, but I’m interested in what Joe might think.

      • Horsey F@rt

        I have some ideas/guesses, but I’m interested in what Joe might think.

        • Chitowndago

          I’m interested in what Joe thinks as well.  ;) ~

        • Chitowndago

          Horsey, Don, Ange, and Regs on here.
          Keep your ears to the ground. I think with all the people coming back from college there should be some interesting transitions taking place.
          My gut is telling me that the “G” is holding the puppet strings this time. I have to say for some reason I’m not happy about certain aspects of it.
          If I’m correct in my assumption…we might have to blog on here about things from the past as far as the Outfit goes.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      It is well understood that Nick’s testimony, solely, did not convict any of the defendants (technically speaking). However, in the matter of the Spilotro girl’s testimony, it might as well have been Nick solely testifying. Her testimony was ridiculous. Any juror that would have relied on her memory of a voice over a phone, etc, regarding the death of her relative (partiality), would have to be willing to find the defendants guilty no matter what was introduced to the court (meaning DiFronzo would have been slammed with the rest of them).

      • Horsey F@rt

        I am in full agreement with you. 

        With regard to the subject of this article, we’re left with 2 choices. 1) The government’s initial FS probe didn’t even yield enough BAD evidence on which it could predicate a RICO or indictment of JD, or 2) He is what the article suggests: a double agent. 

        Joe, what do you think about the last portion of the comment about the three informants?

      • Horsey F@rt

        I am in full agreement with you. 

        With regard to the subject of this article, we’re left with 2 choices. 1) The government’s initial FS probe didn’t even yield enough BAD evidence on which it could predicate a RICO or indictment of JD, or 2) He is what the article suggests: a double agent. 

        Joe, what do you think about the last portion of the comment about the three informants?

        • Horsey F@rt

          (Ignore the word “or” before RICO in the above comment.)

        • Horsey F@rt

          (Ignore the word “or” before RICO in the above comment.)

      • The Don

        Horsey,  Didn’t the Feds corraborate phone records with the Spilotro Girl’s testimony that Jimmy called the house a least a few times? I think Joe is leaving that important piece of information out of his posting above me. However, I may be wrong. Please advise.

        • Horsey F@rt

          That’s correct, and there are also phone records that show calls were made from Dr. Pat Spilotro’s office to the Marcello residence the day prior to the murders at which time Tony had a dental appointment. It’s circumstantial. 

           

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            So what. A phone record proves a call was made. It does not prove what was said on the phone call, nor does it prove the callers intent. Bogus.  

    • The Don

      Horsey,  Agree 100% with your analysis of the convictions. As far as the confidential informants, first it was two, now the Feds are saying three. Also, by definition,  Joe Fosco could qualify as an informant. If the Feds have a made guy as an informant, then the Outfit has some trouble. 25 years ago was 1986, when things started to really change. There were a lot of indictments and convictions during the 1990′s, so that one informant from 25 years ago is interesting and amy have had a lot to do with what happened during the roaring ’90′s.  Stop and think about it, during the 1990′s, Carlisi, Marcello, Zizzo, Chiaramonte, Infelice, DeLaurentis, Marino, Bellavia, D’Amico, Calabrese Brothers, Cortina, Angelini, Castaldo, Lombardi and other made guys to many too list right now, along with other soldiers and associates who worked for/with  these men all went away to College. The 1990′s, which was well before the Family Secrets trial, was not kind to the Outfit. 

  • The Don

    Horsey,  Thanks for your answer.  The whole situation is either one extreme or the other.  The fact that Frank Jr. put that photo on his facebook is no accident.  He is not to be trusted in anyway.  Either John DiFronzo is a double agent or the Feds WANT OTHER OUTFIT guys to BELIEVE he is a double agent.  It’s quite possible Frank Jr. is still working for the Feds and getting protection and payment for it.  That’s why he is out IN THE OPEN.  I think it’s quite possible he took advantage of Gino.  Every move of Frank Calabrese Jr. is planned and calculated with the Feds who are behind him.  In Conclusion, I do not believe Johnny is a Double agent. Also, not everybody in the Elmwood Park Crew has been deactivated by any means.

  • Horsey F@rt

    Joe, I am curious who you’re sources are for this article, not that I expect you to answer. Rumors that he’s a snitch are nothing new. One of the first news stories I saw covering the FS trial mentioned that the defendants were convinced that DiFronzo was cooperating: ”Lombardo is housed at the federal lockup in the Loop, where Operation Family Secrets defendants have been abuzz at talk that Difronzo may be cooperating with the government, an unlikely scenario that defense lawyers deny.” (Chuck Goudie, ABC News, c. 2006).

    It was also reported that DiFronzo was not particularly upset about Marcello being taken off the street.Are their specific rumors you have heard recently, or are you using the above photo as an opportunity to open up on the topic? Why would there all of a sudden be renewed interest in the prospect of JD cooperating, specifically in Cicero?

    • The Don

      Horsey,  Your last paragraph has merit.  There was some tension several years ago between Marcello & DiFronzo, but that was resolved.  You’re also correct that there has been nothing recent that would cause Cicero to question DiFronzo’s complete loyalty as the Top Boss.  Lastly, most of the guys in the Extended  Elmwood Park Crew are not deactivated.  How long do think guys would put up with having no kind of support in any way from the Boss and also be told they cannot make a living anymore?  Concerning Joe, I think he saw the picture a couple of weeks ago and decided it would make a good article to write , which is smart on his part which is what it takes to be a good journalist.  It also gave him a good excuse not to write the Lee Magnafichi article. LOL 

      • Horsey F@rt

        Thanks for the response. That’s what I was thinking too.

        What was tension between Marcello and DiFronzo and how was it resolved? 

        • The Don

          Horsey,  I never got a detailed explanation. Half of it was in code talk and I didn’t feel comfortable quizzing. The gist of it involved something to do with Poker Machines. Marcello made his case and DiFronzo made the ruling. It turned out well for all concerned. 

          • The Don

            One other detail I remembered. DiFronzo consulted Grand Ave. before he resolved it with Marcello. Translated: Johnny talked to Lombardo before making the ruling.  He wanted to make sure he had his support on a fair descision in case Marcello would have made more of an issue over it.  DiFronzo & Lombardo were very close and were the Top Two, with Lombardo more in the background.  That’s what I gathered from the whole thing.  In addition, DiFronzo would always consult Lombardo on important matters.  When there was a beef in Melrose Park with Pete, Johnny obviously discussed it with Lombardo because Rocky was sent from Grand Ave. to handle it.  Also,  Lombardo was hiding from the Feds in Elmwood Park.  Don’t think for a second that DiFronzo and Lombardo were not close Partners, they were indeed.

      • Chitowndago

        My honest opinion is that everyone on here puts way too much stock in “Banana’s’ being “The Boss’ He, at best, has been in “Accardo mode” in recent times. Think about it.  The “Builder isn’t or can’t do shit anymore either.
        Now I ask who is really the “Top Dog” right now?
        It’s not rocket science!

        • The Don

          Well,  Let’s hear your answer!

          • Guest

            The Don,
            I would like you to do that for me. You have much more credibility on here then I do

          • The Don

            You do a good Black Angelo immitation. Of Course I know you’re referring to Marco. In all seriousness, let me say that Johnny is the Top Boss and is more of a Boss than Accardo. Accardo really was semi-retired and Auippa was the Top Boss. In today’s situation, Johnny has more power over the Outfit than Accardo did years ago.  

  • The Don

    Kkanz,  What is your opinion about this article and what is your opinion about Frank Calabrese Jr.? I’ll tell you one thing, He has that addict personality which is boderline sociopath and I don’t trust him or anything he does or says in any way. Every move he makes has a selfish motive behind it and I absolutely hate what he did to his father by wearing the wire and stealing his money, ( which is why he wore the wire so he could keep him in prison and not have to give back the money  he stole which was probably mostly spent on drugs) . Should I continue?

    • Chitowndago

      The Don,
      I’ve dealt with several individuals with the same personality traits that Frank Jr. posseses, you pretty much have him pegged.
      I also want to go on record saying that Joe Fosco & Black Angelo must be out slinging drinks tonight!!!!
      Unless Black Ange is really Michael Mags & he was shopping in Oak Brook again and took a pinch!

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        I have been at home relaxing.

        • Chitowndago

          Oh boy! I just realized it’s “Hump Day”, referring to it being Wednesday of course. Lmao!

      • The Don

        Black Angelo is a real Sicilian and I mean that in a good way. He’s obviously upset and feels he’s been conned. His silence speaks volumes. I hope he comments again because I do like him very much.

        • Chitowndago

          The Don,
          I agree with you. I actually should find a way to copy and paste a way to agree with you all the time on here….Would make it easy for me and my lousy typing!

          • The Don

            Chitowndago,  Thank You. By the way, I just noticed on the DiFronzo/Campise threads that Joe told Black Angelo the Lee article will be ready by the end of this week.  I think Black is like the union.  He’s gone ‘ On Strike ‘ with commenting until the Lee article comes out.  I heard the delay was because Joe had to ask Marco if Lee was ever really made and if he ever went through a Ceremony. LOL

          • Guest

            Don,
            That is hilarious!

        • Chitowndago

          The Don,
          I don’t think the whole ‘Lee article” is worth getting bent over. Joe is holding back for one reason or another. Truthfully I’d like to see it because it was built up so much. But either way, i could give a rats ass.

    • Kkanz

      honest to god don,i know nothing about any of these guys.i have had 2 legit offers to pen a book(1 of them had a 10 grand check attached to it)my expertise is pre 1980.i would never for any amount of money tarnish the names of people who still have living family members…

      • The Don

        That’s a fair statement about not wanting to tarnishing the names of people who still have living family members. Your expertise is 1960′s & 1970′s, especially 1960′s ( in my opinion ). That was when the Oufit was at it’s peak. The Oufit from 1957 to 1966 will never be repeated. They were like the Beatles of Organized Crime.

  • The Don

    Kkanz,  You have that same loyalty that made your relative such a valuable man.  Don’t ever lose it.

  • The Don

    Kkanz & Chitowndago,  Did you hear about the new show that will be on T.V. next season in Chicago? It’s called ‘ Mob Husbands ‘ starring Kathy Peric. 

    • Chitowndago

      The Don,
      I’ve warned you about slandering my sexy Shemale!!!!
      lmfao!

  • The Don

    Horsey,  Did you see the video Tosto made for me?  He was wearing a crown on his head!  He doesn’t like it that I comment on Joe’s blog and wants me to stop. He said a lot of the usual bad things about Joe. He tried to appeal to me through my inner knowledge of the Outfit by saying that Joe never talked to Mike Magnafichi about anything and made up the entire interview. He warned me to never get close to Joe because he is a con man. Well, I’ve never met Joe and would never give him money anyway. Also, Joe’s never asked me for money. Boy, he really doesn’t like me commenting on the blogs and called  me an idiot for doing it. This video was made on October 18, 2011. He made another video on November 9, 2011 dedicated to Black Angelo. Very interesting. He hates Joe with a passion especially about the video clip concerning his niece. That really did it for him. I told Joe he went too far on that one and now look what’s happening.  I’m afraid  he’s gonna run into Joe somewhere and seriosly hurt him. He threatened to find Joe and give him a beating he’ll never forget several times on the video. I think Joe needs to get a restraining order against Tosto based upon the physical threats he’s made publicly on the video postings.

    • Tony

      Don i too saw the latest comedy piece by testes, i mean tosto. My first thought is people make threats like that because they dont have the balls to do anything physical. Empty threats. On the other hand hes so dumb anything is possible. Id love to be a fly on the wall when kathy peric uses testes head as a crystal ball for one of her psychic sessions! Peace Don

      • The Don

        Tony,  I think we really offended Kathy Peric with our jokes. She said we were all gay because we don’t appreciate her beauty!  Well, I don’t care about her, but I believe Tosto is looking for Joe and based upon all the threats he made about knocking Joe’s teeth out several times, I think Joe has two choices to make: 1) He  should either apologize to Tosto for making the comments about Tosto and his niece ( which Joe won’t do ) or 2).  Take Tosto to court and get a restraining order against him. He may be able to file some kind of criminal charge against Tosto for all of the physical threats that he has made PUBLICLY. I personally believe that Tosto would attack Joe. I have no doubt about it. However, he has to find Joe in order to physically attack him. Tosto is the kind of guy who would attack Joe and hurt him and then say he did it in self defense. Joe needs to do one of those two things I suggested. I suppose the third option would be to ignore it completely and do nothing. However, I would not suggest that option.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Tosto reminds me of Giacchino, they both have God’s syndrome. Tosto believes that whatever he says is gospel and because he screams like a maniac he apparently persuades some naive people (however, he mostly amuses people, which is why I refer to him as an entertainer). I look at it like this: not anyone who could be persuaded by someone like Tosto is worth knowing. In other words, he serves as a filtration system. “Joe is a con man,” is one of his popular comments. He and I have never met and according to public records, there is no evidence of such. He has pointed out public records of some of my relatives to a show that various debts exist in their names. However, said relatives have accused Dr. Joseph Giacchino of causing their financial problems (according to sworn affidavits that were filed in the court of law – the affidavits could be found here: http://americannewspost.com/joseph-fosco/2978/joseph-giacchino%E2%80%99s-victimization-of-my-grandmother/). Two money judgments appear in my name, one for 4k, which is roughly 10-years old. I tried to resolve it numerous times but the man that wrongly sued me wont respond to me. He is the brother-in-law of Carmie Bastone. Buddy Ciotti handled the entire matter and I should have never been sued. The other money judgment is from Joe Caccamo and I have authored an article about it (you may read it here: http://americannewspost.com/joseph-fosco/2782/outfit-assassination-target-joe-caccamo-still-fears-difronzo/). Keep in mind, Joe Caccamo’s lawyer threatened to sue me for writing the article, demanding I take it down immediately. I have not removed it (I will not remove it) and I have not been sued.
      The Don, you claim that I went overboard regarding Tosto’s YouTube video that depicts a toddler as ‘sexy’. Perhaps you need to be informed that Tosto made the clip, not me.

      • the Don

        Joe,  You basically called the guy a sex offender, that’s why he is extremely upset. Also, why don’t you try and get a restraining order against him? Why don’t you report the threats he’s made against you to the authorities? You got into some kind of trouble making threats against Jack Cerone Esq. on the phone. Tosto has made numerous threats against you publicly! By the way Joe, i don’t care if you some debts you may not have paid. Everybody in America has debts and we all try to get out of paying at least some of them.  

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          “Basically called the guy a sex offender” is one thing, but you harping on the idea that I went overboard is making readers assume that I definitely called him a sex offender. I did not call him a sex offender – never. I called him an ‘offender’. Nonetheless, why are you being adamant about defending a crude and vulgar man, who exploited a toddler on the World Wide Web, depicting her as ‘sexy’?
          Thank you for being sympathetic about my former debt.
          As to your question about Tosto threatening me: on advice of counsel, I am not at liberty to discuss the matter publically, however, thank you for your concern.

          • the Don

            Let’s not discuss it anymore. I was only trying to help you make a bad situation a little better. Sorry.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Making it look as if I called him a sex offender, when I did not, is not the best way to make a bad situation a little better.

          • Chitowndago

            Joe, Don, and others.
            We touched on this subject in another thread. Joe, I know that deep down you know you are exaggerating about the comment baldy locks made. I’m a parent myself. There are plenty of other things you can exploit about the bum. The one thing that you chose in the heat of the beginning of your battle with him was not the right one.
            I have learned over the years to admit when I’m wrong. This is one time I think that you need to bite the bullet and realize the comment to his niece is not what your trying to make it out to be.
            You can sugar coat it any way you want but the fact remains that it is bullshit.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            A review of the entire YouTube clip of Tosto accosting the 2-year-old would help some of you understand my use of the word accost. However, I refuse to exploit the child by airing the entire clip, which is consistent with Tosto’s new perspective of the footage, as he removed it and wont show it either. If the footage in question was truly harmless, he would be showing it to everyone (again) in his own defense. My accusation against Tosto is so dead on correct that he removed the piece altogether and is obviously outraged that I continue to air some of it.

      • the Don

        Joe,  How could he verbally accost her and exploit her by using the word ‘sexy’ instead of  ‘cute’ or ‘lovely’. The little girl doesn’t even know what he was saying and it’s his niece, not some strange little girl he met on the street that doesn’t know him.  I agree the word ’ sexy’ is unusual but it’s not that big a deal. You made way too big of a deal out of it and now the guy wants to practically kill you. Was it worth it? I think if you apologized to Tosto for practically calling him a child molester, he would probably back off a little. You do whatever you want, I’m just trying to help you from a completely objective unemotional point of view.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          The Don,
          That is like saying how could someone molest a child that is too young to understand what is happening?
          The definition that I am relying on when I used the word accost is “to approach and stop somebody in order to speak to that person, especially in an aggressive, insistent, or suggestive way.” Tosto did exactly what it means to accost. He used to have the entire video on the World Wide Web, which did a much better job of showing him accost her. I shortened it because I could not tolerate seeing the entire thing. I was concerned enough to show the public a glimpse of it in order to prove my case and warn everyone. I do have the entire piece archived.
          The exploitation element comes in by Tosto’s decision to air the clip for the world to watch. Contrary to your belief, Tosto probably realizes how inappropriate he was to make such a video in the first place because he removed it.
          The Don, for the record, do you find it inappropriate to call a two-year-old girl ‘sexy’?

  • Horsey F@rt

    The Don,

    I’ve seen those specific videos but didn’t really think they were worth commenting on. If I were Joe, I would not worry about being assaulted, but I might get a restraining order, as a matter of course. You don’t need a lawyer to get a restraining order—not that retaining a lawyer would be a problem for Joe.

    All in all, I don’t think Joe Fosco has anything to worry about. Guys who “mean it” do their talking with their fists; they don’t sit behind a desk, stare into the webcam and then rant, ridicule, and threaten endlessly. That is the behavior of cowards and spoiled brats. Besides, Mr. YouTube has put himself in a position where he would be insane to touch a hair on Joe’s head. Joe would have no problem showing a huge degree premeditation, so he would be able to collect maximum damages. I imagine that the videos would exacerbate the criminal charges, as well.

    At first, I thought Mr. YouTube was overreacting to certain things stated by Michael in the ANP interview and follow-up article. After Joe created that “mirror” video of the “sexy” comments, I could understand why Mr. YouTube was angry because there was obviously nothing ‘untoward’ about it. (Though it needs to be said that it was a transcendently stupid thing to say to a child … on video.)

    But, these things considered, I still find it hard to believe that Mr. YouTube can truly hate Joe. To my mind, a guy can only really hate someone he once love or respected. He doesn’t even know Joe. And, ironically, he is doing precisely what he claims he hates Joe for—i.e.,  reporting on people he does not know and repeating things that are not true. How many times has he mentioned the Biltmore incident that never happened?

    At this point, I’m not sure exactly how to describe my feelings towards Mr. YouTube’s videos other than to just say that I wish they would stop. Joe seems to take it all with a grain of salt, but, I’m sure it upsets him on some level, too, considering what has been said about him. If someone said those things about me, it would upset me. In fact, believe it or not, I’ve gone through something similar before myself, but my harasser used a different medium to attack me. The circumstances were also different:  I was spending time (platonic) with someone who was very dear to another one of my friends, and it enraged him. The situation eventually snowballed into this odd multimedia harassment/defamation campaign against me. I ignored it, and it ran its course, eventually. (It did bother me privately, however, and so in that little way, my attacker earned a small victory.)

    More often than not, when people slander and whisper, their words end up saying  more about them than they do about their targets. “We’re the ones who pay for every rock we throw,” to quote a recent article of John Kass (though Mr. Kass seems to have thrown a lot of rocks himself). It’s something we’ve all done, and we all get our comeuppance in some form. The person who attacked me lost a lot of respect in the eyes of many of our mutual friends.

    To be fair, I don’t agree with all of the articles that Joe has published on this ANP, either. The articles about politicians and gangsters are acceptable, as they are generally perceived as public figures. Those who perpetrate crimes against the public or violate the public trust they have been charged to protect is fair game. Beyond that, for my own peace of mind, I’ll read articles by Alex & “Theo” or open a book.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      I am extremely impressed with your level of education, which is obvious in your comments above. Please consider contributing to ANP by writing articles.

      • the Don

        Joe,  If you look up the word ‘accosted’ in the dictionary it means  ” to approach & confront boldy as with a demand or request. “  Tosto simply used a wrong adjective in describing what his niece looked like.  Instead of saying ‘cute’ or ‘lovely’, he used ‘sexy’ which is silly. Tosto did not confront her boldly with a demand or request. Your accusation of him accosting her and exploiting her is wrong and way exaggerated which is why the guy is really mad at you and continues to verbally attack and physically threaten you. If you don’t want to listen to reason, I don’t care anymore. Thank You.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          A review of the entire YouTube clip of Tosto accosting the 2-year-old would help some of you understand my use of the word accost. However, I refuse to exploit the child by airing the entire clip, which is consistent with Tosto’s new perspective of the footage, as he removed it and wont show it either. If the footage in question was truly harmless, he would be showing it to everyone (again) in his own defense. My accusation against Tosto is so dead on correct that he removed the piece altogether and is obviously outraged that I continue to air some of it.

      • Horsey F@rt

        Thanks, Joe. My personal life is in shambles at the moment, so I can’t really imagine writing an article in the immediate future. (I was just barely able to muster up the concentration to write that comment.) I’ll contact you about it down the road.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          I have authored over 100 articles with my life
          being very complicated. In addition, when I goof off for a week or two everyone
          gets mad at me. 

          Conrad Black authored 3-books during his major debacles. 

      • Chitowndago

        I agree. In joe’s words “Great piece!”

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Dear BA,
    Here you go: http://americannewspost.com/joseph-fosco/3465/outfit-capo-lee-magnafichi/

  • The Don

    Black Angelo,  You’re right about bringing it up on this thread. So, I’ll ask you and anyone else. Again, I’m just asking questions which is not against the law. Does it seem illogical for Giacchino to leave a threatening phone message on Joe’s phone in 2006 when he knew the F.B.I. was involved in the case previosly since 2004? Doesn’t that seem strange? The first thing the F.B.I. does is monitor phone calls. If the message was left by Giacchino, why didn’t the F.B.I. arrest him, especially if it’s an Oufit related crime involving extortion? Can anyone answer that question?  

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Again, it is odd that you are probing this late in the game, but I will take the first shot at answering your legitimate question. Giacchino is a halfwit. In addition, he is a walking miracle. His license should have been gone ages ago. He sits in his home while his wife vacations and she watches him on their camera system from an internet hookup because he is not allowed to leave the house while she is out of town. Again, he is a halfwit. He takes prescription pills and drinks alcohol like a fish. He makes dumb decisions all the time, which is why he lost his license.
      No one could answer for the FBI. Call them and ask why he was not arrested for threatening me. However, keep in mind that I did not contact the FBI to pursue any charges, which probably had a lot to do with their position. And, who knows if the FBI really sits around listening to me or Giacchino on the phone. Giacchino’s pain clinic did not open until 2007, which is when he acquired a lot of heat from the feds. Perhaps if he made the call to me a year later it would have been different.
      I once witnessed Buddy Ciotti threaten to murder someone from his house phone while he had been drinking. Nothing ever happened to him. It was a good thing because I know he was not serious. He was drunk. The FBI watched him so much that they had an FBI agent disguised as a phone technician, who planted a camera on a telephone pole by his house. Again, the FBI did nothing to him after he threatened to murder someone on the phone.

      • The Don

        Joe,  Why would the Oufit want to kill you when you’re not a government witness, you never went to the F.B.I. and you allegedly had paid them a 2ND  $500,000 Dollars between 2002 and 2006? The Oufit has killed maybe one or two guys in the last 12 years, why would they want to kill you? You were no threat to them in 2004 or 2006. If they killed you back in 2004, then they would not be able to get more money from you. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy commenting on the blogs and talking to different people about the Oufit, but your story has huge holes in it.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          I cannot answer for the Chicago Outfit. However, you went from publically declaring your belief of the civil RICO matter several months ago to suddenly and relentlessly attacking it. As far as I am concerned, your uncle got to you and you are helping my enemies attempt to discredit me. Nothing else could explain your recent abrupt change. Unless you provide me with a doctors note (not from your uncles dear friend Giacchino) verifying that you have a personality disorder, I am left to assume that you are with the enemies. Thank you.

          • The Don

            I am not with anybody. I’m just asking questions that I always had because the Outfit wouldn’t react the way you say they did about that situation. Just because I have the guts to ask you questions that other people might have doesn’t mean I’m your enemy or that I like Giacchino. I’ve never even met Giacchino and don’t care about him at all. Speaking from a logical point of view and from the way the Oufit operates, your story is quite bizaar. I’ll just leave it at that and we can drop the subject. I am highly knowledgeable about how the F.B.I. operates with death threats and extortion. Buddy Ciotti threatened to kill someone on the phone knowing the F.B.I. had a camera pointed at him from a telephone pole? LOL. Joe, let’s not discuss any of this anymore. I got the answers I expected. Look at it this way, you have now explained yourself better and anyone who reads all of this can make up their own mind. I still like many of your articles when they don’t have a personal agenda behind them. I still enjoy commenting on them with other people but will probably be doing less. I’m not your enemy. 

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            If you think I am a liar, please do me a favor and do not comment on my site anymore. Thank you.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I think someone on here is the kind of guy that comes home (if he works) and picks a fight with his wife about someone she dated in high school twenty-something years ago.

          • The Don

            No, I’m not calling you a liar. I have not called you one name even though you called me a ‘rat’ for questioning you, ( which I find very interesting) . I have personally witnessed how the F.B.I. reacts to anything related to the Outfit. I have personally witnessed the way the Oufit operates when they are collecting free money and become aware of the Feds being involved. Your story is the most unique story I ever heard concerning these two patterns of behavior. If you don’t want me to comment on the site anymore, I will cease with no problem. I suggest we drop the subject. Again, I’m not your enemy and if you are telling the complete truth, then don’t worry about it

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I never called you a rat, I suspected that you were possibly rating out here. I do not want you to leave the site.

    • Black Angelo

      The Don, Joe’s story is rather strange (i’m only being honest). Their is a couple of 3 things. Either Joe is lying about something, hence why his case was thrown out abrubtly, and or Giacchino knows a member of the court of law in a high postion (or DiFronzo himself), and or Giacchino is a stoole pigeon and gave up some information about the Outfit (or what he knew) and they did not arrest him for the call. But even if he is a halfwit to make a call is one thing, to leave a voice mail goes through the stratosphere of stupidity. I do know DiFronzo is very powerful behind the scences and he gets a kick out of that i’m told. But he is NO stoole pigeon. The Giacchino/Fosco saga is rather bazaar but like I said its a couple of three things that is the heart of this matter.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        The Don, being a conspiracy theorist (and/or a turncoat), would now have the reason to ask, “Why was Joe Fosco not indicted for filing a fraudulent lawsuit if that is the reason the court abruptly dismissed his case?”
        It is no secret that my case was dismissed because of statute of limitations.

        • The Don

          The Civil court doesn’t indict people for filing a lawsuit they don’t think is valid. Your cases were Civil. Civil cases are dismissed everyday for various reasons.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Well, its a little different in federal court (my civil RICO was a federal case). Especially if the FBI would be able to prove the case was verified under oath unlawfully, meaning if it was fraud. In addition, the motive if i had committed fraud (and I did not), would have been considered an extortion attempt. Anyway, now whats your gripe? several months ago you declared on the message threads that you believed me, now you are poking holes. Most of us know who your uncle is (an Outfit guy and a personal friend of Giacchino), I think he got to you to harass or diminish the hard work here. have fun with it. It might work on some people. Have a nice evening.

  • The Don

    Joe,  I want to clarify one thing about Giacchino. I never heard my relative ever mention his fucking name one time. He was more friendly with another Italian doctor who was a surgeon and performed surgery on him. I’m not saying he didn’t know Giacchino or wasn’t friendly with him to a certain degree, but it was not the way you portrayed it at all. If Giacchino portayed it as more than just friendly, like they were close in some way, then that was more wishful thinking on Giacchino’s part. Again, I never heard his name mentioned one time. I heard about Giacchino from your blog. After that, I asked about him with a couple of paisans in Melrose Park.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Dear The Don,
      If you were conspiring with your uncle (the Outfit and their golden doctor), you would not admit it, however, if you say you are not working with them to compromise the good work done via ANP, then I will believe you. As for your uncle and the infamous doctor, the two are friends – I know this.

      • the Don

        Okay Joe, whatever you say. I never heard the guy’s name mentioned one time so therefore could not have been very important.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Good answer.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    The Don and Black Ang,

    You have accused me of being somewhat excessive in my description
    of Johnny DiFronzo in my articles. I have a question for both of you (I hope both
    of you answer the question with a yes or no; and not deviate from the question to
    avoid giving a direct and straightforward answer). Do you think John DiFronzo
    ever murdered another human being personally?

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Dear Readers:

    A positive conclusion was established regarding an argument
    on this thread between The Don and me. However, you would have to read it in
    the comment thread under the article titled, “Outfit Capo Lee Magnafichi.” Look
    for a message left by The Don at 12:25 AM on 11/21/11. Thank you.

    • The Don

      Dear Readers,  I agree. The arguement was started because of a video posted by Tosto directed at me which caused some problems. I purposely asked Joe a lot of questions which provoked an arguement so a couple unnamed peolple would see that Joe & his family were really victims of extortion and a con game.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        Thank you for the support.

  • Chitowndago

    Is it just me or does Gino Marino resemble Carlo Gambino? LOL!

    • The Don

      Yeh you’re right and Frank Jr. looks like SQE.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Viewers:
    I received some interesting messages from Gino Marino’s grandson (and others) yesterday. To view the comments, please visit ANP’s facebook page and look for this article. Thank you.

    • Horsey F@rt

      Joe, I’m not on Facebook. Do you need to have one to view it? Can you copy & paste the remarks here.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        My personal facebook as well as ANP’s facebook page are open to the public. However, you might have to have a fb account. I think you could set one up under your current moniker.

        • Horsey F@rt

          Hey Joe, I was able to read those all those comments without creating a Facebook account. If nothing else, reading them further abraded my faith in mankind and reinforced my belief that Facebook is mostly just a bottomless pit of stupidity. 

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I agree. I am on fb for one reason, anp. in addition, i admit that fb did serve me well in reconnecting me to some old friends that drifted away.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        Actually, for those interested in getting to the comments sent to me on facebook by the Marino family (and others), the easiest way to find them is by going here: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=192607634155138&id=100000743634811&notif_t=like (however, you must do it from inside of a facebook account). For those of you who do not have facebook accounts and wish to maintain privacy, I believe that fb accounts could be established under various monikers. Thank you.

    • Allen James

      I cant find them, can we get a link?

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        I try to find the info.

  • Just Curious

    Mr. Fosco,  Another good example of the weakness of the stupid Outfit and how it’s very possible  John DiFronzo is a ‘ Dry Snitch ‘  against Cicero & 26th St.  Why would little Gino pose in a picture with a known informant ( Frank Calabrese Jr.)  who walks around Chicago untouched?  Little Gino was very friendly with DiFronzo for a long time.  Did Gino and Johnny have a falling out before the picture was taken?  I doubt it.  Why would Gino have the guts to pose in a picture with Calabrese Jr.?  The Outfit is really on their last leg. Why do you think Gino posed in the picture with him? 

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Gino is like Johnny’s wife, literally replacing Lefty. Yes, Gino and Johnny go back many years. No falling out at all. Gino was never accused of being brilliant, but come on. Joey O would have tortured Pepsi for six weeks before letting him finally die. Jack would have finally pulled the trigger after pointing a gun to Willie for the umpteenth time. LOL

    • Allen James

      You sure this was taken after he was a known informant.   He dose look older here, then he did back the one time I met him.  
      I was sure I new this one face on the cover of a book I read about the case.  I thought maybe it was someone from TV, but theN I read how he use to pick fights at clubs all the time, and a night flew back into my brain when 3 kids wanted to fight for no reason at all.  I just chuckled and walked away, left with the girl I was with>  I would have thrashed him, but I was 22, my days of being a moron where over.