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'''Salvatore Scala''', also known as "Fat Sal" and "Uncle Sal", (born 1944) is a New York mobster and [[caporegime]] in the [[Gambino crime family]]. He was born to first generation immigrants from [[Scala, Italy]]. A close associate of the late boss [[John Gotti]], Scala was a suspect in the murders of Gambino boss [[Paul Castellano]] and underboss [[Thomas Bilotti]]. Scala is also the brother-in-law of mobster [[Edward Lino]] and married to Grace Ann Lino, a paternal cousin of [[Frank Lino]] and Edward. He is a nephew of [[Genovese crime family]] mob associates Carmine Consalvo and Francis Consalvo from [[Fort Lee, New Jersey]]. |
'''Salvatore Scala''', also known as "Fat Sal" and "Uncle Sal", (born 1944) is a New York mobster and [[caporegime]] in the [[Gambino crime family]]. He was born to first generation immigrants from [[Scala, Italy]]. A close associate of the late boss [[John Gotti]], Scala was a suspect in the murders of Gambino boss [[Paul Castellano]] and underboss [[Thomas Bilotti]]. Scala is also the brother-in-law of mobster [[Edward Lino]] and married to Grace Ann Lino, a paternal cousin of [[Frank Lino]] and Edward. He is a nephew of [[Genovese crime family]] mob associates Carmine Consalvo and Francis Consalvo from [[Fort Lee, New Jersey]]. |
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in 1983, Scala was arrested for [[heroin]] trafficking, but the case was dropped. In 1999 he was promoted to the rank of capo and oversaw ten made men and associates. In May 2001, Scala and Gambino soldier [[Charles Carneglia]] were found guilty of [[extortion]] of a Long Island video store owner after being tape recorded by the owner. |
in 1983, Scala was arrested for [[heroin]] trafficking, but the case was dropped. In 1999 he was promoted to the rank of capo and oversaw ten [[made man|made men]] and associates. In May 2001, Scala and Gambino soldier [[Charles Carneglia]] were found guilty of [[extortion]] of a Long Island video store owner after being tape recorded by the owner. |
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In March 2007, Scala and mob soldier [[Thomas Sassano]] were convicted of extorting $2.5 million from [[Manhattan]]'s VIP adult entertainment club. According to U.S. Attorney Elie Honig, "Scala and Sassano used that club as a [[junior varsity]] to groom future mobsters". In addition, Scala was convicted of [[tax evasion]]. As of June 2008, Scala was still incarcerated at the Federal Medical Center in [[Butner, North Carolina]]. Scala reportedly has [[cancer]] and [[cardiac]] problems. His projected release date is May 14, 2012. After Scala was arrested on a separate case in June 2000, Thomas (Monk) Sassano took over Scala's role as the primary enforcer. |
In March 2007, Scala and mob soldier [[Thomas Sassano]] were convicted of extorting $2.5 million from [[Manhattan]]'s VIP adult entertainment club. According to U.S. Attorney Elie Honig, "Scala and Sassano used that club as a [[junior varsity]] to groom future mobsters". In addition, Scala was convicted of [[tax evasion]]. As of June 2008, Scala was still incarcerated at the Federal Medical Center in [[Butner, North Carolina]]. Scala reportedly has [[cancer]] and [[cardiac]] problems. His projected release date is May 14, 2012. After Scala was arrested on a separate case in June 2000, Thomas (Monk) Sassano took over Scala's role as the primary enforcer. |
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Revision as of 03:18, 9 December 2008
Salvatore Scala, also known as "Fat Sal" and "Uncle Sal", (born 1944) is a New York mobster and caporegime in the Gambino crime family. He was born to first generation immigrants from Scala, Italy. A close associate of the late boss John Gotti, Scala was a suspect in the murders of Gambino boss Paul Castellano and underboss Thomas Bilotti. Scala is also the brother-in-law of mobster Edward Lino and married to Grace Ann Lino, a paternal cousin of Frank Lino and Edward. He is a nephew of Genovese crime family mob associates Carmine Consalvo and Francis Consalvo from Fort Lee, New Jersey.
in 1983, Scala was arrested for heroin trafficking, but the case was dropped. In 1999 he was promoted to the rank of capo and oversaw ten made men and associates. In May 2001, Scala and Gambino soldier Charles Carneglia were found guilty of extortion of a Long Island video store owner after being tape recorded by the owner.
In March 2007, Scala and mob soldier Thomas Sassano were convicted of extorting $2.5 million from Manhattan's VIP adult entertainment club. According to U.S. Attorney Elie Honig, "Scala and Sassano used that club as a junior varsity to groom future mobsters". In addition, Scala was convicted of tax evasion. As of June 2008, Scala was still incarcerated at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina. Scala reportedly has cancer and cardiac problems. His projected release date is May 14, 2012. After Scala was arrested on a separate case in June 2000, Thomas (Monk) Sassano took over Scala's role as the primary enforcer.
Further reading
- Davis, John H. Mafia Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the Gambino Crime Family. New York: HarperCollins, 1993. ISBN 0-06-016357-7
External links
- This Week in Gangland: Five Years for Fifty Bucks by Jerry Capeci
- New York Sun: Judge Gives Ailing Capo Sympathy, Little Else by Jerry Capeci
- MobMagazine.com NY Mobster Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison In Extortion Scheme
- John Gotti: The Last Mafia Icon by Allen May
- 1010wins.com: 'Fat Sal' Convicted in Manhattan Strip Club Shakedown
- The Chicago Syndicate: Strip Club Used to Train Mobsters
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Locator Website