The man considered by law enforcement to be Chicago's top mobster is out of prison. Wednesday afternoon, James Marcello celebrated his release at home in West suburban Lombard.
I know this relates to the JFK thread, but isn't that the guy that Jack Ruby associated with? The mob boss they said he was seen with?
What was he in for, and for how long?
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Jimmy was just released after an 8 year bit in michigan for federal rico crimes. He controls the waste industry and some city work that relates to construction. You are probobly thinking of his father who was involved w/ruby and giancana, at least at the time of the hit on kennedy,in cleveland we answer to marcellos crew for waste hauling and removal of construction debris,insurance scams and linen for restaurants,he is a powerful person.
Carlos Marcello ran the faction in new orleans,his claim to fame were strip clubs and whores',ruby visited many times to hire girls for his club,only on the orders of giancanna and traficante did marcello oblige rubys'request.Jimmy Marcello sr. was close to giancanna in chicago and now JR. will head chicagos' outfit.
