Mafia
Example Sentences
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Their case follows the March conviction of Michael Lerma, 69, a reputed member of the Mexican Mafia who is originally from Pomona 12th Street.
From Los Angeles Times
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was charged in a separate indictment linking him to a Mafia scheme to fix poker games; Jones was also named in that indictment.
From Los Angeles Times
More than 30 people were arrested, including former Clippers player and current Portland head coach Chauncey Billups, who was charged with participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games run by Mafia families.
From Los Angeles Times
The level of sophistication alleged in one 22-page indictment reads like an “Ocean’s Eleven” script with four New York Mafia families, a current NBA player and a head coach all allegedly involved.
From Los Angeles Times
Rigged underground games run by the New York Mafia.
From Los Angeles Times
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