Officials say the Mafia’s role in financing and protecting illegal gambling operations underscores its continued influence in modern sports-related corruption.
La Cosa Nostra, commonly known as the Mafia, is a long-running organized crime network that originated in Sicily and took root in major U.S. cities. The group, structured around “families,” has been tied to racketeering, extortion, drug trafficking a… [1131 chars]
Source: Newsweek | Published: 2025-10-23T15:22:27Z
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