Vincent Badalamenti (born 1958) is an American mobster who was acting boss of the Bonanno crime family.[1]
Vincent Badalamenti | |
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 Vincent Badalamenti (left) with Vito Balsamo | |
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
| Other names | "Vinny TV" |
| Occupation | Mobster |
| Allegiance | Bonanno crime family |
| Conviction(s) | Nonviolent collection of an unlawful debt (2012) |
| Criminal penalty | 18 months' imprisonment (2012) |
Biography edit
Badalamenti is the owner of Bagels Plus a bagel store in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.[2] He received his nickname "Vinny TV", because he used to own a Brooklyn electronics store.[1] It is also alleged that Badalamenti controls a mob social club on 20th Avenue and 72nd Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.[3]
In January 2012, Badalamenti was indicted along with capo Nicholas Santora, soldiers Vito Balsamo and Anthony Calabrese, and Gambino crime family associate James LaForte.[1] Badalamenti was charged with extorting restaurants and bars in Brooklyn and Manhattan and extending a $50,000 loanshark loan in 1999.[4] These charges were primarily based on information from government informant Hector Pagan (Anthony Graziano's ex son-in-law).[1]
On February 6, 2012, Maryann Santiago filed a lawsuit against three restaurants, including Bagels Plus, accusing the stores of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act.[2] The next day, Santiago withdrew her lawsuit against Bagels Plus, allegedly after finding out that Badalamenti was the owner.[5]
In April 2012, Badalamenti pleaded guilty to nonviolent collection of an unlawful debt, as prosecutors dropped racketeering and extortion charges.[6] After a postponement in sentencing in August 2012,[3] Badalamenti was sentenced to 18 months in prison on September 25.[7] On May 16, 2013 Badalamenti was released from the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix in Fort Dix, New Jersey.[8]
Notes edit
- ^ a b c d Marzulli, John (January 27, 2012). "Feds bust 5 mob suspects in raids on Staten Island, Long Island Face charges of extortion, loansharking". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ^ a b Marzulli, John (February 6, 2012). "Reputed mob boss Vincent (Vinny TV) Badalamenti's Brooklyn bagel shop being sued by disabled woman: She says store violates Americans With Disabilities Act". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Donnelly, Frank (August 20, 2012). "Sentencing Monday for father of Staten Island 'Mob Wives' star, 4 others". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ Donnelly, Frank (January 27, 2012). "5 Staten Islanders accused after raids on Bonanno mob family". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
- ^ Marzulli, John (February 7, 2012). "Maryann Santiago withdraws lawsuit against reputed mobster and Brooklyn bagel shop owner Vincent Badalamenti: But amputee won't back down from suits from 2 other eateries". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ Marzulli, John (April 9, 2012). "Bonanno crime boss Vincent Badalamenti pleads guilty to felony". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ Marzulli, John (September 25, 2012). "Reputed boss of Bonanno crime family sentenced to 18 months in prison". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
- ^ "Vincent Badalamenti". Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. Retrieved May 20, 2013.