Former Black Mafia leader Lonnie Dawson (Abdul Salim) was released from prison (SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon County, PA) on December 22, 2025 after serving 43
Craig R. McCoy, Philadelphia Inquirer The reputed underboss of what remains of the Philadelphia mob was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday in the
I appeared on the Behind the Lights podcast with host Tommy Canale to discuss my career with a focus on my research and publication record.
By Vinny Vella, Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia mob has limped along on life support for the past decade, its former leaders, Joseph “Uncle Joe” Ligambi
Office of Public Affairs, Department of Justice A superseding indictment was unsealed today against 15 defendants, including alleged members and associates of the South Philadelphia
Readers of Black Brothers, Inc.: The Violent Rise and Fall of Philadelphia’s Black Mafia (Milo 2005/07) are familiar with legendary defense attorney Joseph Santaguida, who
I have been asked many times the last decade-plus about an audio version of Black Brothers, Inc.: The Violent Rise and Fall of Philadelphia’s Black Mafia.
by David Purdum, ESPN.com A New York man acknowledged in federal court Thursday that he attempted to bribe a college basketball player to fix
Anyone who has read any of my books on Philadelphia’s Black Mafia knows the name Jim Nicholson. James D. Nicholson’s crucial roles investigating and exposing
by George Anastasia, Jersey Man/Philly Man Magazine Mob boss Joey Merlino, who has spent nearly half his adult life either in jail or on probation,