Anthony Ruggiano was quite literally BORN into the mafia. His father was Fat Andy Runggiano, one of the most notorious capos for the Gambino Crime Family. It didn’t take long for Anthony to follow his father’s footsteps and start earning for the mob. He came up with John Gotti and the two became close friends and associates. Living a life of extortion, burglary, murder, and drug addiction took its toll on Anthony landing him in and out of prison. Then one he was picked up by the FBI in a RICO indictment that eventually led to him becoming a federal witness, landed him in witness protection, and eventually turned his life around. Today, he is sober, legitimate, and coming to terms with the regrets and guilt of his prior life. He’s here to talk all about it!
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0:00 – Intro
2:03 – Netflix Documentary
5:45 – John Gotti’s Public Image
11:20 – The Beginnings with the Gambinos
15:19 – This Episode Is Sponsored By PRIZEPICKS
16:37 – Hustles and Rackets in the Mafia Life
22:52 – Dispatches, Drivers, and Luggers
28:43 – Gold and Silver Exchange Business
34:24 – Paying off the judge for a favorable outcome
36:38 – This episode is sponsored by FACTOR MEALS
38:05 – Skimming Union Dues for Construction Projects
46:04 – The Influence of the Mob in New York City
51:45 – This Episode Is Sponsored by ExpressVPN
53:20 – Making Money in the Street
57:35 – The Structure of the Number Betting Business
1:03:26 – Starting My Own Crew
1:09:10 – Conflict within the Mob Family
1:14:59 – The Arrest and Trials
1:21:03 – The Dark Side of the Mafia
1:26:46 – Family Ties and Missed Opportunities
1:33:01 – Back and forth between New York and John
1:38:41 – Taking Over the Vending Business
1:44:33 – Making Money
1:50:07 – My Experience with Dangerous Criminals
1:55:57 – A Hit Gone Wrong
2:01:44 – Father and Son: A Life of Crime
2:07:29 – The Life of a Gangster
2:13:21 – The Changing Landscape of Illegal Activities
2:19:17 – The Dangers of Peter Zuccaro
2:25:11 – Reluctance to Cooperate
2:30:59 – Cooperating with the FBI
2:36:44 – Cooperating with the Feds
2:42:27 – The difficulties in convicting criminals
2:48:27 – The Judge’s Statement
2:52:40 – Wrapping Up
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