In this episode, Lara and Nina delve into the 1977 gambling charges against several mob figures, including Larry Zannino, Abe Sarkis and Melvin Berger. They discuss the background of these individuals, the events leading up to the charges, the court proceedings, and the eventual sentencing. The conversation also touches on the life of Dominic Isabella, a figure in Boston organized crime, and how he was connected to Lara's father, Richie Chicofsky.
00:00 Introduction and Milestones
00:59 The 1977 Gambling Charges
06:08 Larry Zannino's Early Days and Indictment
10:39 Sentencing and Consequences
15:57 Dominic Isabella's Arrest and Background
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