Morello crime family controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1922
Masseria-Valenti conflict
A violent succession struggle resulted in the deaths of Vincenzo Terranova, Umberto Valenti, and other associates, leaving Masseria in control.
1916
Murder of Nicholas Terranova and Charles Ubriaco
The Morello leader and his bodyguard were killed during an attempted meeting with Brooklyn Camorra figures.
1909
Counterfeiting prosecution
A raid uncovered counterfeit American and Canadian currency, leading to the arrest and conviction of senior Morello figures and other alleged members.
1903
Benedetto Madonia barrel murder
Benedetto Madonia was found tortured and killed in a barrel. The case became associated with the Morello-Lupo counterfeiting network after investigators connected Madonia to informant Giuseppe DiPrimo and identified Morello associates at a relevant restaurant.