THE BLACK HAND FORUM

Cheech wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:34 pm

outfit guy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2024 11:03 am It had to be denied. And trust me, one way or another (social gathering, coincidental meeting) the judge was directed that the verdict had to stand as Ricciardi, upon his cooperation, confessed there was never a meeting or meetings with Leonetti regarding Craparotta; in fact, Ricciardi stated every word of Leonetti's testimony was fabricated. Al D'Arco obviously lied in that he suddenly recalled a murder not noted in prior 302s. Some don't know, but an alibi witness set to testify for the defense reneged after the IRS began investigating him (suddenly). Leonetti, aside from this trial, really offered no direct evidence that was new in any trial. He was given a ride as he was, and is, willing to lie; and to demoralize the Philly Crime Family to create more cooperators. We live in a very corrupt country - maybe the worst - in recent recorded history; we just hide it a little better around all of our propaganda around liberty, democracy, etc. You're free, until you make waves; then your set up for assassination or prison.

Mikey Scars has said publicly that Al Darco lied on him for a murder. So not surprising

Stroccos wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 3:40 pm

outfit guy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:23 pm They were all given pleas and Tommy was to take the brunt. To get at Tommy, they refused the pleas believing they would be acquitted. There may be an audio of one meeting with Tumac and JC still alive. Leonetti outright fabricated testimony. I believe both Taccetta were offered 8 years (maybe no parole); Tommy agreed to 15 with no parole. They tried to set him by paying someone for false testimony. They're no angels. Question is, was he the getaway driver? Highly likely unless it was John Redman and he later murdered. There are few the group would trust on a hit.

there were wire taps of Joe sodano talking about the exortion that were played in court basically giving some credence to leonetti back story about the extortion , wheather leonetti lied who knows , you have a bunch of guys all grasping at straws,
, can riccardi word even be trusted ? did he really kill crapotta ? he plead guilty to it although the defense claims only so he could get a deal , didn't the defense team submit fake affidavits from ricarddi at some point year ago ,
if riccardi did kill him then that may give more credibility to Leonettis story ,

outfit guy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:23 pm They were all given pleas and Tommy was to take the brunt. To get at Tommy, they refused the pleas believing they would be acquitted. There may be an audio of one meeting with Tumac and JC still alive. Leonetti outright fabricated testimony. I believe both Taccetta were offered 8 years (maybe no parole); Tommy agreed to 15 with no parole. They tried to set him by paying someone for false testimony. They're no angels. Question is, was he the getaway driver? Highly likely unless it was John Redman and he later murdered. There are few the group would trust on a hit.

outfit guy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2024 11:03 am It had to be denied. And trust me, one way or another (social gathering, coincidental meeting) the judge was directed that the verdict had to stand as Ricciardi, upon his cooperation, confessed there was never a meeting or meetings with Leonetti regarding Craparotta; in fact, Ricciardi stated every word of Leonetti's testimony was fabricated. Al D'Arco obviously lied in that he suddenly recalled a murder not noted in prior 302s. Some don't know, but an alibi witness set to testify for the defense reneged after the IRS began investigating him (suddenly). Leonetti, aside from this trial, really offered no direct evidence that was new in any trial. He was given a ride as he was, and is, willing to lie; and to demoralize the Philly Crime Family to create more cooperators. We live in a very corrupt country - maybe the worst - in recent recorded history; we just hide it a little better around all of our propaganda around liberty, democracy, etc. You're free, until you make waves; then your set up for assassination or prison.

outfit guy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2024 11:03 am It had to be denied. And trust me, one way or another (social gathering, coincidental meeting) the judge was directed that the verdict had to stand as Ricciardi, upon his cooperation, confessed there was never a meeting or meetings with Leonetti regarding Craparotta; in fact, Ricciardi stated every word of Leonetti's testimony was fabricated. Al D'Arco obviously lied in that he suddenly recalled a murder not noted in prior 302s. Some don't know, but an alibi witness set to testify for the defense reneged after the IRS began investigating him (suddenly). Leonetti, aside from this trial, really offered no direct evidence that was new in any trial. He was given a ride as he was, and is, willing to lie; and to demoralize the Philly Crime Family to create more cooperators. We live in a very corrupt country - maybe the worst - in recent recorded history; we just hide it a little better around all of our propaganda around liberty, democracy, etc. You're free, until you make waves; then your set up for assassination or prison.

Little_Al1991 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2024 8:29 am That is a surprising ruling. I was wondering that if Taccetta’s appeal was successful, wouldn’t it impact the credibility of the testimony of D’Arco and Leonetti which could be used in appeals to overturn convictions? That’s a long shot but if happened for Taccetta, then it could happen for others