Frank Narducci Case (Update 5/16: Narducci Pleads Guilty

[Pogo The Clown]

Well considering how the Nicodemo and Cosby cases turned out this doesn't bode well for Narducci.


Pogo

[PHL_Mob]

I can’t tell if this is a play where he (Phil) truly feels he can beat the case based upon lack of evidence/ability to discredit this “victim” or if he’s just true-blue LCN and refuses to plead guilty. Got to remember that this guy was willing to do a life sentence based on the fact that the only reason he was ever released was because the Flowers case was overturned. He’s on “house time” as it is so either scenario makes sense, but if he cops a plea he could end up doing less than fighting it... Will be interesting for us to see the evidence discovery if it ends up actually going to trial!

[dack2001]

Sarcasm aside Pogo, Cosby got a hung jury with McMonagle and Nicodemo got a mistrial on his first degree murder case. McMonagle told Cosby to shove his cronies and yes-men up his ass and put on an aggressive but reasonable and respectful defense(acknowledging that Cosby may have been a scumbag and screwed everything that walked but Costand was extorting him over consensual sex). Then Cosby fired him because of it and hired 2016 trial lawyer of the year Tom Mesereau (future trial attorney hall of fame member and Jacko defense architect) and paid him a mil on the condition that Cosby would be in charge of the defense and that his people be allowed to try the case in the media. Now he will likely die in prison because of it.

McMonagle took that Nicodemo case and made the best diamond he could out of a lump of shit. He was knocking jurors off with challenges left and right and the State gave him the opening with the leaked jury tampering charges. He was smart enough to recognize that things could only get better with a mistrial and pushed aggressively for it. That doesn't take a rocket scientist buts its testament to how respected he is that he opened with the ridiculous hijack theory and the State still offered a plea that will let Nicodemo see daylight someday. Those things don't by luck or accident, that comes from hard, smart work in the trenches. Trying tough cases and getting good results. Look at his record. That guy is one of the best at what he does and he isn't in it for the headlines. Good indication that Narducci is going to fight his charges tooth and nail. Certainly make things more interesting, that's for sure.

[Pete]

Phil hired Brian McMonagle as his defense attorney , looks like he will be fighting hard. McMonagle is one of the best lawyers money can buy. McMonagle was Nicodemo’s lawyer for the DiPietro hit along with Frank DePasquale (Johnny Chang’s Cousin and made Guy in Philly LCN) as his co counsel. McMonagle also defended Bill Cosby.

Even when someone pleads out they still get the best lawyer they can. This is a definite plea they got Phil he has no way to win this case. Not gonna risk 20 years with his record when he could plead out for much less. Based on the case I would think 8 years would be on the high end he could plead for less

[SonnyBlackstein]

Great posts PHL, NJ and dac

[JCB1977]

I can’t tell if this is a play where he (Phil) truly feels he can beat the case based upon lack of evidence/ability to discredit this “victim” or if he’s just true-blue LCN and refuses to plead guilty. Got to remember that this guy was willing to do a life sentence based on the fact that the only reason he was ever released was because the Flowers case was overturned. He’s on “house time” as it is so either scenario makes sense, but if he cops a plea he could end up doing less than fighting it... Will be interesting for us to see the evidence discovery if it ends up actually going to trial!

Can you obtain a copy of the indictment? It’s public record.

[Fughedaboutit]

I can’t tell if this is a play where he (Phil) truly feels he can beat the case based upon lack of evidence/ability to discredit this “victim” or if he’s just true-blue LCN and refuses to plead guilty. Got to remember that this guy was willing to do a life sentence based on the fact that the only reason he was ever released was because the Flowers case was overturned. He’s on “house time” as it is so either scenario makes sense, but if he cops a plea he could end up doing less than fighting it... Will be interesting for us to see the evidence discovery if it ends up actually going to trial!

Can you obtain a copy of the indictment? It’s public record.

You are so slow. It was posted within the first 2 pages, wtf is wrong with you?

[Philly d]

Phil hired Brian McMonagle as his defense attorney , looks like he will be fighting hard. McMonagle is one of the best lawyers money can buy. McMonagle was Nicodemo’s lawyer for the DiPietro hit along with Frank DePasquale (Johnny Chang’s Cousin and made Guy in Philly LCN) as his co counsel. McMonagle also defended Bill Cosby.

The lawyer is made?

[chin_gigante]

I think it was an officer from Philly police who ID'd DePasquale as made during the Ligambi trial, when looking at recordings of the 2009 Christmas party

[joeycigars]

If anyone wants to read the indictment, Narducci and Gallo were set up like a bowling pins.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-relea ... 1/download

[Breadman]

all interesting stuff. Thank you for all your posts. I've seen it in a number of treads , does anyone know what the beef between Joey Punge and Joe Grande is about?

[chin_gigante]

all interesting stuff. Thank you for all your posts. I've seen it in a number of treads , does anyone know what the beef between Joey Punge and Joe Grande is about?

It never came out specifically what caused Pungitore to try and get Grande killed but there's historically been bad blood between the two. Phil Leonetti described Grande always trying to get on Punge's nerves, making it look like they were talking about him and everything. Leonetti also claims that once they all got arrested Scarfo told him if he got out on bail he was to kill Grande and his brother (also Scarfo's wife) but that never happened obviously

[JCB1977]

Hopefully this case goes to trial. Obtaining trial transcripts is pretty simple, they give a lot of great information.

[Fatso]

all interesting stuff. Thank you for all your posts. I've seen it in a number of treads , does anyone know what the beef between Joey Punge and Joe Grande is about?

It never came out specifically what caused Pungitore to try and get Grande killed but there's historically been bad blood between the two. Phil Leonetti described Grande always trying to get on Punge's nerves, making it look like they were talking about him and everything. Leonetti also claims that once they all got arrested Scarfo told him if he got out on bail he was to kill Grande and his brother (also Scarfo's wife) but that never happened obviously

It did come out. Joe Licata told Nick Stefanelli, who was wired up, that Grande was still loyal to Scarfo and Pungitore was, at that point, aligned with Merlino & Ligambi.

[JCB1977]

If anyone wants to read the indictment, Narducci and Gallo were set up like a bowling pins.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-relea ... 1/download

Thanks, didn’t see it.