Defendant Joseph Massino (aka "Big Joey")
appeared with the girth of a hoola hoop waist. He
moved sluggishly to his seat
in court. The defendant listened intently as defense and prosecution seemed
to collude in requesting a sentence of "Time Served". His defense was
wary of his age and ill health, citing
Massino's invaluable information to US
gov.
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| Former head of the Bonnano Crime Family Joseph ( Big Joey) Masssino in Brooklyn Federal Court by Aggie Kenny |
Meshing with this concern, US atty argued that and if
he were to languish and die in jail, this would
discourage other gov informants
from signing on.
