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| − | |intro = An east side mob group led by [[Junior Forgione]] | + | |intro = |
| − | |history = The group came into the public light in 1974 after, [[Richard Forgione]] | + | An east side mob group led by [[Junior Forgione]]. |
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| + | The group came into the public light in 1974 after Junior's son, [[Richard Forgione]], was on trial for the murder of [[Lisette Palais]]. Attorney [[Vince Oleck]] unleashed the infamous superhero defense that shifted jury sentiment leading to Richie being found not guilty. | ||
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| + | Their triumph was short-lived, as both Forgiones were soon found murdered, presumably by [[The Blue Knight]], which shattered the mob organization. | ||
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| + | |observations = There was an associate named [[Nick DiPreta]] who advised them to hire the law firm of [[Grant, Miller, Conroy, McConnell and Ingersoll|Grant, Miller, Healy and Valada]] for Richie's case. | ||
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| − | |footnotes = Forgione is a reference to artist [http://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/forgione_bob.htm Bob Forgione].<br> | + | |
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| + | Forgione is a reference to artist [http://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/forgione_bob.htm Bob Forgione].<br> | ||
DiPreta serves as a reference to artist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_DiPreta Tony DiPreta] | DiPreta serves as a reference to artist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_DiPreta Tony DiPreta] | ||
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[[Category: Villainous Teams and Groups]] [[Category: Astro City Mobsters]] | [[Category: Villainous Teams and Groups]] [[Category: Astro City Mobsters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:57, 26 June 2026
HistoryThe group came into the public light in 1974 after Junior's son, Richard Forgione, was on trial for the murder of Lisette Palais. Attorney Vince Oleck unleashed the infamous superhero defense that shifted jury sentiment leading to Richie being found not guilty. Their triumph was short-lived, as both Forgiones were soon found murdered, presumably by The Blue Knight, which shattered the mob organization.
ObservationsThere was an associate named Nick DiPreta who advised them to hire the law firm of Grant, Miller, Healy and Valada for Richie's case.
FootnotesForgione is a reference to artist Bob Forgione.
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