He was 82. ---- Penguins if(ThisURL.indexOf(BadArray[i]) > 0) According to a motion for a reduction in sentence filed by U.S. Attorney Harry Litman, Porter has helped the FBI investigate loan-sharking in New York by the Bonanno family in 1992, a gambling ring in Harmarville in 1993, narcotics and loan-sharking in Pittsburgh from 1994 through 1998, a 1994 dispute over a landfill operation between the DeCavalcante family of New Jersey and the Genovese family of New York and the Pittsburgh mob's infiltration of the Rincon Indian tribal casino near San Diego. Former Pa. House Speaker Rozzi speaks on tenure, Senate Republicans announce budget priorities, Shippensburg Police arrest man who allegedly stole, Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man, Paxtang Borough sues fire company to vacate building, Pennsylvania Lottery prize worth $125K won locally, Fatal crash closed I-76 in 2 counties, now reopen, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Now Porter has joined Strollo as a defector. 3 people dead after 2 separate shootings in McKeesport; scenes not connected, police say, Remains found in New Castle identified as man reported missing in 2013, Man facing charges after police chase on busy Ambridge road, Local woman living with cancer for 10 years hopes journey will help educate, advocate, Super-rare Jurassic-era bug discovered during Walmart shopping trip. Two weeks ago, state police arrested Pittsburgh mob member Thomas "Sonny" Ciancutti with 14 associates on charges of running a gambling ring in Fayette County. Its billed as The Last. Porters son, prominent Pittsburgh attorney Charles Porter Jr., had argued for his fathers early release. Thanks for your help! He was 82. PENN HILLS, Pa. The onetime underboss of Pittsburgh's dwindling Mafia family has died. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Leon Rodriguez would not discuss specifics, but he said his office continuing to investigate "criminal conduct associated with traditional organized crime, such as gambling, loan-sharking, narcotics and violent crime associated with them.". Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Charles Porter (172969234)? Lancaster Mennonite wins district championship, Millersburg wins first District title in over 30, Midstate school donating diapers to help families, Friendship Communitys Annual Art Auction, Middle and Upper School Program at Harrisburg Academy, Valerie Pritchetts Maple BBQ Chicken & Oatmeal Chocolate, Whats Happening at the West Shore Theatre, Neuropathy with Madeira Chiropractic Wellness Center, Windshield covers and other handy gear you need for, 18 trendy cowboy boots to wear this winter, Inspired by the Iditarod race? This is a carousel with slides. State authorities have also been active. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. A federal judge yesterday Take me to Last year, Strollo, a Pittsburgh La Cosa Nostra member in charge of the Youngstown rackets, testified for the government and described a history of extortion, murder and payoffs. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Legal Statement. From Labella to Merlino: Five Philadelphia mob bosses. ThisYear += 1900; Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Porter died of natural causes at the age of 82 on Tuesday according to reports. var BadArray = Array("default.asp","guide.asp","/journal/","/steelersphoto/", Charles "Chucky" Porter was 82. ---- Penn State University Legal Statement. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. But a judge released Porter in 2000 for helping law enforcement disrupt mob operations and keep witnesses from being killed in other parts of the country. The onetime underboss of Pittsburgh's dwindling Mafia family has died. PENN HILLS, Pa. Charles "Chucky" Porter, the one-time underboss of Pittsburgh's dwindling mafia family, has died. Community curated front page of Pittsburgh's place on the internet. Last month, the U.S. attorney's office revealed that the Pittsburgh underboss has been talking to the FBI from prison for eight years. ---- Commercial Real Estate 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Charles Chucky Porter was 82.
