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Today, we sit down with some Crime & Entertainment Alumni if you will. Brian O'Dea was a very accomplished marijuana smuggler in his day. He once successfully smuggled over 75 tons of pot in just two trips on a commercial fishing boat. Tim was also a very successful smuggler in his own right. In a 25 year period, he smuggled roughly 30 million pounds of Marijuana. With resumes like this, you can imagine the stories that these two guys have to share is mind-blowing. Today's episode will be episode 1 of "Smuggler Stories" here on Crime & Entertainment.

Brian's episode on C & E
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Tim's Episode on C & E
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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we present another installment of "Behind the Gangster." On this show, we will deep dive into a particular gangster's life that has been portrayed on-screen. As audience members, we often wonder about the validity of story lines within organized crime movies. Well, "Behind the Gangster" will allow you to get the answers. Today, alongside Anthony Ruggiano Jr. we will give a perspective of the Teflon Don himself John Gotti.

John Gotti is one of the most charismatic & polarizing mafia members ever in the history of LA Cosa Nostra. Gotti, alongside his brothers, grew up in poverty and turned to a life of crime at an early age. Gotti quickly became one of the crime family's biggest earners and a protégé of Aniello Dellacroce, the Gambino family underboss, operating out of the neighborhood of Ozone Park in Queens.
Gotta would rise through the ranks and become a full made member of the American Mafia. When long time Boss Carlo Gambino passed away many thought the job would go to Underboss Aniello Dellacroce, however the spot was given to Paul Castellano his nephew.  The resentment of Gotti plus the fact that his brothers and members of his crew were dealing drugs only fuled the fire that was burning. Aniello died shortly after Paul became boss and FBI's would bring down indictment of members of Gotti's crew for selling narcotics, Gotti began to fear that he and his brother would be killed by Castellano for dealing drugs. As this fear continued to grow, and amidst growing dissent over the leadership of the crime family, Gotti organized the murder of Castellano.

At his peak, Gotti was one of the most powerful and dangerous crime bosses in the United States. During his era, he became widely known for his outspoken personality and flamboyant style, which gained him favor with some of the general public. While his peers generally avoided attracting attention, especially from the media, Gotti became known as "The Dapper Don", for his expensive clothes and personality in front of news cameras. He was later given the nickname "The Teflon Don" after three high-profile trials in the 1980s resulted in his acquittal, though it was later revealed that the trials had been tainted by jury tampering, juror misconduct and witness intimidation.

Gotti's underboss, Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano, aided the FBI in convicting Gotti; in 1991, Gravano agreed to turn state's evidence and testify against Gotti after hearing the boss make disparaging remarks about him on a wiretap that implicated them both in several murders. In 1992, Gotti was convicted of five murders, conspiracy to commit murder, racketeering, obstruction of justice, tax evasion, illegal gambling, extortion, and loansharking. He received life in prison without parole and was transferred to United States Penitentiary, Marion. Gotti died of throat cancer on June 10, 2002

Was John Gotti good for the Mob?
Was John Gotti bad for the Mob?

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have the stunning Ryan Conner. Ryan is an accomplished Adult Film Actresses & Model and has had an amazing career. Originally growing up Jehovah's Witness, one might not think this would be where Ryan would make her mark, however lucky for us it most definitely was. Starting in the business in the late 90's she made an immediate impact and worked with some of the best in the business.  She decided to step away from the industry in 2005 to focus on her family and other endeavors. However, after a 10 year break she was welcomed back with open arms to the industry that definitely missed her presence. In this show we get some insight into her early years in the business and how it's all changed by leaps and bounds today. So, strap In for an episode you don't want to miss as Ryan Conner bares all on Crime & Entertainment.

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Today on Crime & Entertainment, we have Justin DeLoretto AKA "Mooch."  Mooch has a fascinating journey from his days in the Punk Rock scene of Oregon, Ca, which ultimately led him to the world of Outlaw Motorcycle clubs. Mooch's first major club association was with Vagos. While they were not as popular as some of the other clubs that are known worldwide, they definitely did not lack the qualities that optimized the Outlaw culture. After the Vagos, Mooch joined the Mongols Motorcycle Club. At the time that Mooch joined the Mongols, the club was run by Ruben Doc Cavazos. Doc was eventually arrested and the club went through a lot of changes, including the Mongols patch being seized by the federal government. Mooch stayed in the club and eventually rose to the rank of Regional Rep. After stepping back and re-examining the landscape of his situation, Mooch decided to walk away from the Mongols. He eventually went on to earn a degree as well as his Masters which led him to the career path of becoming a social worker. This career change offered him the opportunity to help guide young people down the right path and put their lives on a positive track. 

Today you can find him on his YouTube Channel Monday's with Mooch which you can find the link for below. He also has a autobiography coming out soon so be sure to follow his Instagram Below to to get notified when that drops.

Mooch still can be found on two wheels as he kept the core values of the club life and he instilled that into his own club LTR (Live Train Ride.)

So check out this wild ride of an episode with Mooch here on Crime & Entertainment

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have Colby Kopp. Colby masterminded a very lucrative drug operation that, at its peak, was making 30 to 40 thousand dollars a day. From April 2020 through February 2021, Colby used darknet marketplaces to conduct an extremely lucrative drug trafficking business. Kopp created, maintained, and controlled darknet marketplace accounts to further the Connecticut-based fentanyl distribution operation. As a darknet marketplace vendor, Kopp and other members of the conspiracy used the moniker “MadHatterPharma” to engage in the sale of cocaine as well as counterfeit pressed pills containing fentanyl that the conspirators pressed themselves and then shipped to customers all over the country. Colby was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison and has less than a month until he surrenders to serve his prison sentence. This is one of his last interviews before going to federal prison. So, strap in for this wild ride of a Dark Web Drug Kingpin.

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Today on Crime & Entertainment, we present another installment of "Behind the Gangster." On this show, we will deep dive into a particular gangster's life that has been portrayed on-screen. As audience members, we often wonder about the validity of story lines within organized crime movies. Well, "Behind the Gangster" will allow you to get the answers. Today, alongside Anthony Ruggiano Jr. we will give a perspective of what Big Paul Castellano was link in real life as opposed to how we was portrayed on screen.

Paul Castellano was born on June 26th, 1915, and passed away on December 16th , 1985. The brutal Gangland slaying happened right in front of Saprks Steakhouse where Big Paul was headed for a meeting. Multiple gunmen in trench coats swarmed the car killing Castellano & his driver Tommy Bilotti almost instantly. Before this brazen assignation Castellano had recently taken reigns of the Gambino Crime family after it's long time Boss Carlo Gambino passed away. Many expected then Underboss Neil Dellacroce to take over the family at that time. However, when Gambino gave the position to Castellano it sparked immediately turmoil amongst the family. This was especially bad for blue collar street guy John Gotti. Gotti was the opposite of everything Paul liked about LA Cosa Nostra and towards the end Paul had plans to take Gotti out after confirming that Gotti & his crew were in fact dealing heroin. Gotti beat him to the punch and then he went on to be boss of the Gambino Family. While Paul's reign as boss was short lived, I cant help but wonder had he not been taken out, with Paul's keen since for business, where would the American mafia be at today. 

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Today on Crime & Entertainment, we present another installment of "Behind the Gangster." On this show, we will deep dive into a particular gangster's life that has been portrayed on-screen. As audience members, we often wonder about the validity of story lines within organized crime movies. Well, "Behind the Gangster" will allow you to get the answers. Today, we sit down with former Gambino family associate, Anthony Ruggiano Jr. Anthony grew up alongside many members of organized crime because his father, "Fat Andy", was a highly respected member of the Gambino's. One of the guys he grew up knowing was Lucchese mobster, Jimmy "the Gent" Burke, whom we will be covering in today's episode.

Jimmy Burke was born on July 5, 1931, and passed away April 13, 1996, while serving a 20-year sentence. At the age of two, Burke was placed in a foster home and was exposed to violence and sexual abuse while in the care of dozens of foster parents. After taking a pinch early in his criminal career and keeping his mouth shut, Jimmy shot up the rankings quickly. Burke was of Irish descent, which made him ineligible to become a "made man" in the American mafia, so he was relegated to an associate, under capo Paul Vario. During the 1950s, one of Burke's biggest accomplishments is when he was deemed as the alleged mastermind behind the Lufthansa heist.  Along with this heist, he was also involved with the alleged point shaving scandal involving the NCAA Boston College Eagles basketball team. These crimes along with many others makes Burke a perfect fit for "today's episode of "Behind the Gangster."

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Today on Crime & Entertainment we have Stephen Miller. Stephen after getting out of the navy where he had trained on counter surveillance, wound up in a unlikely career. He became involved in one of the biggest marijuana smuggling operations in the United States called The Company. In just two years, The Company acquired 33 airplanes, three airports, warehouses in seven states and profits of $48 million. Headed by Richard Thorpe & Michael Degrassi as well as James Duggan The organization hired seasoned commercial pilots who flew 10-ton loads of Colombian marijuana on DC-6s to company airstrips in Missouri, Georgia and South Carolina. Efficient ground crews unloaded 20,000 pounds of marijuana in 20 minutes and the company's 18-wheel trucks delivered it to secluded warehouses. This was made possible by great counter surveillance that was ahead of its time by Stephen Miller. So strap in and hear this first hand account of one of the most sophisticated drug smuggling operations ever, here on Crime & Entertainment.

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we have the great, Stuart Pankin. Stuart is a legend in the movie business with a career that has spawned over decades. He has played a wide variety of roles ranging from a hilarious anchor man on HBO's, Not Necessarily the News, a best friend in Fatal Attraction, a scumbag banker in The Dirt Bike Kid, a cop patrolling the town in Arachnophobia, a shiesty lawyer in Strip Tease, the voice of Earl Sinclair from the Dinosaurs TV show as well as countless other roles. Stuart has been on our televisions for generations, and it was a pleasure going down cinema memory lane with him in this episode of Crime & Entertainment. Hope you guys enjoy this episode.

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Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we discuss a clear miscarriage of justice as we dive into the story of Andre Brown. Andre grew up in the Bronx area of NY.  In 1999, he was a 22-year-old college student in the borough of Manhattan Community College. During this time, a heated turf war over drugs was running rampant in the city. After the shooting of O'Neill Virgo and Shawn Nicholson by a masked gunman, Andre was sought for questioning, when a woman at a stop light near the crime scene picked Andre out of a line-up. Andre willingly went in for questioning about this attempted murder in the Bronx. He proclaimed his innocence, but none the less, was convicted of the crime and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. After years of prayer, perseverance, and hard work by Andre and his wife Tamika, they finally found a glimmer of hope despite the years of denial from attorneys. This glimmer of hope was Oscar Michelen, who was then also joined by Jeffrey Deskovic & Sabine Jansen. Together, this legal team put together enough facts for the judge to overturn the conviction due to ineffective council in Andre's original case. While this nightmare is not over for Andre because the Bronx District Attorney's office plans to appeal the case, Andre and his legal team fully believes he will soon be exonerated and free to live a life of freedom. This case is a must-listen about how being wrongly identified can alter the course of one's life forever.

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