The Chicago Syndicate: Shark
Showing posts with label Shark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shark. Show all posts
Friday, May 22, 2020

Chicago Mobsters Mario "The Arm" Rainone and Paul "The Indian" Schiro Request Prison Release Due to #COVID19

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Mario "the Arm" Rainone and Paul "the Indian" Schiro have outlived many of their Outfit brethren. Now they want out ...
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Who is the Boss of the Chicago Outfit in 2018?

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Now that John "No Nose" DiFronzo is no longer running the Chicago Outfit, who will fill the void left by his death is an open que...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

John DiFronzo, Leader of The Chicago Outfit, is Dead

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The leader of the Outfit for more than a decade, notorious for his nickname and his cagey demeanor, died on Sunday-the ABC7 I-Team has learn...
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Michael DiFoggio, Key Government Informant, Committs Suicide

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He was in tax trouble with the law. His marriage was on the rocks. His former pals in his mob-connected neighborhood had labeled him a “...
Monday, April 23, 2012

Attorney Joseph R. Lopez, "The Shark", Brings Trial Winning Streak to Drew Peterson Case & Closing Argument

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The criminal defense attorney who will deliver the closing argument when Drew Peterson goes on trial is on a roll, having won all three of h...
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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Attorney Joseph Lopez Spars with Nancy Grace Over Drew Peterson Letters

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Joseph "The Shark" Lopez Back on Mob Case

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A new order came out yesterday and Attorney Joseph "The Shark" Lopez is not permanently banned for future appointments. This was ...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Joseph "The Shark" Lopez Responds to Media Reports on 15th Ave Adult Books in Melrose Park

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Our most recent "Shark Tale" addresses the allegations brought against an adult bookstore in Melrose Park that has been accused of...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Special Administrative Measures (SAMS) Extended Against Frank Calabrese

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"When Enough is Enough" I have been informed that the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois ha...
Saturday, May 30, 2009

Will Family Secrets Mob Attorney, "The Shark" Represent Drew Peterson?

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Drew Peterson might want to give Joseph R. Lopez a call. Lopez, a high-profile attorney, managed to hang a jury in his defense of Peterson a...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Drew Peterson Mock Trial to Feature Family Secrets Mob Lawyer Joseph Lopez

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WGN Radio's Greg Adamski and Karen Conti will host a mock trial of the closing arguments in the murder prosecution of Drew Peterson for ...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Shark Tales Return with an Update on the Family Secrets Mob Case, the Mitch Mars Golf Outing & a Job Offer for US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald

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How is everyone out there? I have not written lately, with the birth of my son Rocco Joseph and my wife in law school, it's difficult to...
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Sunday, April 13, 2008

Four Chicago Defense Lawyers in A League of Their Own

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In a city infamous for crime and corruption, the top criminal defense lawyers are as colorful and cunning as their clients. They are routine...
Friday, March 14, 2008

The Shark Weighs in on Mobster Sentencing and Federal Guidelines

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The Michael Marcello sentencing was held and he was sentenced to 102 months, which is within the guideline range of 87-108 months. Some may ...
Sunday, March 09, 2008

The Shark Pays His Respects to Mitch Mars

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2 weeks ago yesterday, I attended Mitch Mars' wake. It was a tragic event for the legal community. Mitch was a great guy. One time we pl...
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Sunday, January 20, 2008

The ABA Journal, Family Secrets Trial Appeals and Connie's Pizza Included in Shark's Tales

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Attorney Joseph "The Shark" Lopez returns with more Shark Tales. The ABA Journal's January 2008 issue included an article titl...
Thursday, November 22, 2007

Shark Tales and Thanksgiving Wishes

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Joseph "The Shark" Lopez returns with more Shark Tales. In this addition, he comments on the surreal celebrity event status the Fa...
Tuesday, October 16, 2007

A Dentist Gets Drilled by "The Shark"

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Joseph "The Shark" Lopez returns with more Shark Tales from the Family Secrets trial and some questions for Pat Spilotro, the dent...
Sunday, September 30, 2007

Joseph Lopez Returns with More Shark Tales

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I am happy to announce that I am back and the gag order is off. I can say it was a long trial and quite an interesting mix of people. The ju...
Monday, July 09, 2007

Yes Your Honor

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As readers first learned on Sunday, The Shark Attacks segment was going to be curtailed so as to not be too specific or as spicy as it had b...