Michael Magnafichi

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Michael G. Magnafichi
BornFebruary 16, 1962
Other namesMike Mags, Good Looking Mike
SpouseKaren Tobin (divorced)
ChildrenMichael E. Magnafichi

Michael Magnafichi is a member of the Chicago Outfit, an Italian-American organized crime syndicate based in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Lee Magnafichi, who also was a member of the Outfit, supposedly working under John "Jackie The Lackey" Cerone. [1] Michael would later become Jackie Cerone's personal driver.

In a declassified 2002 FBI memorandum, Magnafichi was identified as one of the principal threats to the safety of mob turncoat Nick Calabrese, a cooperating witness in the Operation Family Secrets trial. [2] [3]

Some sources claim that Michael, along with Rudy Fratto, was or still is an Elmwood Park street boss under Peter DiFronzo, brother of Outfit leader John DiFronzo. [4] However, an in-depth interview of Michael Magnafichi by Outfit historian Joseph Fosco in 2011 suggested that Michael had not been actively involved with the Outfit for years. [5]

In 2013, Michael, who spent years running book for the Chicago Outfit, began producing a sports podcast. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Outfit Capo Lee Magnafichi". American News Post. November 11, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Memorandum" (PDF). Federal Bureau of Investigation. August 15, 2002. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  3. ↑ Wambir, Steven (April 15, 2009). "Who were the biggest threats to Nick Calabrese?". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on January 22, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
  4. ↑ Burnstein, Scott; Giancana, Sam (2010). Family Affair: Treachery, Greed, and Betrayal in the Chicago Mafia . ISBN   9780425228319.
  5. ↑ "An Interview With Gangster Michael Magnafichi". American News Post. April 9, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Michael Mangafichi Presents ANP Sports". American News Post. June 22, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
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