RICO Act once took down mafia in New York. US now used it against Bishnoi gang

It's the first time the US statute, introduced in 1970, has been used against a syndicate with roots in India.

The Westies review – this violent New York mob drama is like Peaky Blinders meets The Sopranos

Expect bloody chaos in this drama about a real-life 80s Irish-American gang – featuring JK Simmons as a gang leader – and their dealings with an Italian-American crime family ...

Is ‘The Westies’ TV series based on a true story? Breaking down the history of the mob

The Westies were a real organized crime gang in New York City that worked with the Italian Mafia.

‘The Westies' Review: J.K. Simmons Stars in Flat Crime Drama

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Behind closed doors: How neighbors were oblivious to secret poker games and the Mafia who investigators say helped run them

Behind the glass doors of an unassuming building in Manhattan, staring across a shuttered print shop, a shadowy world stirred, coming alive with the flick of cards, the muted clink of glasses and the ...

The 6 Best Gangster Movies Released Since 2000, Ranked

Modern crime classics like Eastern Promises, Gangs of New York, and The Departed are all among the very best gangster movies ...