- Joseph Juliano
Joseph "Sonny" Juliano (born 1938
New Utrecht, Brooklyn ) is aNew York mobster and a reputedCaporegime in theGambino crime family .Biography
He is the brother of
Gambino crime family mobster Richard Juliano born onMarch 26 ,1940 and uncle or father of Richard J. Juliano bornJanuary 15 ,1979 .Investigations
Although it has not been confirmed when Juliano was inducted or promoted to the rank of
Capo in theGambino crime family , the US law enforcement began a federal investigation of Juliano in the late 1990s, apparently recognizing him as a "capo", commanding his own crew in the Brooklyn faction of the family. Federal authorities also began the basics for a possible indictment, whereasillegal gambling ,loansharking ,extortion ,fraud andwire fraud were the possible charges.Indictments
On
January 29 ,2003 , Juliano was arrested and charged with managing and operating a multi-million-dollarillegal gambling racket, based in over 30 different locations inNew York City , with ten other of his associates, including his brotherRichard Juliano , who reportedly holds the rank of soldier in theGambino crime family . The 92 charges against the Juliano crew were among others counts ofloansharking ,illegal gambling ,conspiracy to oversee illegal gambling,fraud ,wire fraud andtax evasion . Juliano pleaded guilty in Albany County Court onApril 9 ,2003 to one count of Attempted Enterprise Corruption, under the Organized Crime Control Act, resolving an indictment that charged illegal conduct ranging fromgambling toloansharking totax evasion . Juliano was sentenced to serve 2 to 4 years in state prison for operating the illegal gambling ring inNew York City , and failing to declare the income from the scheme. In addition to the prison term, the court also ordered that Juliano forfeit to the state $550,000 in proceeds from the gambling ring. He was also forced to pay all of the taxes owed for the 2000 tax year, a sum amounting to approximately $37,000.External links
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