Anthony Staino, reputed Philly mob leader
By George Anastasia , Inquirer Staff Writer
A South Philadelphia bookmaker who owed reputed mob leader Anthony Staino between $60,000 and $80,000 rarely made his loan payments on time, and usually paid less than was due.
Yet, Henry Scipione testified Friday, Staino seldom threatened him or demanded more money.
Scipione, the first witness the prosecution called in the racketeering trial of Staino, reputed mob boss Joseph Ligambi, and five others, spent nearly six hours on the witness stand Friday detailing his role as a reluctant FBI informant between 2003 and 2007. Read the rest Here on Philly.com
