Trial
The trial began in September 1986 amidst much media attention. The indictments and arrests on February 25, 1985 included eleven defendants:
- Paul "Big Paul" Castellano, Gambino Family Boss and Commission Chairman (Capo di tutti Capi)
- Aniello "Mr. Neil" Dellacroce, Gambino Family Underboss
- Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno, Genovese Family Boss
- Philip "Rusty" Rastelli, Bonanno Family Boss
- Antonio "Tony Ducks" Corallo, Lucchese Family Boss
- Salvatore "Tom Mix" Santoro, Lucchese Family Underboss
- Christopher "Christy Tick" Furnari, Lucchese Family Consigliere
- Carmine "Junior" Persico, Colombo Family Boss (aka "The Snake")
- Gennaro "Jerry Lang" Langella, Colombo Family Acting Boss/Underboss
- Ralph "Ralphie" Scopo, Colombo Family soldier
- Anthony "Bruno" Indelicato, Bonanno Family soldier
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