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Philly Mafia Boss Ran 'Vast Network' In PA, NJ: Feds Philly Mafia Boss Ran 'Vast Network' In PA, NJ: Feds
Philly Mafia Boss Ran 'Vast Network' In PA, NJ: Feds A high-ranking member of Philadelphia's underworld will spend five years in federal prison for running a "vast network" of criminal enterprises, federal authorities say.  Steven Mazzone, 59-year-old "underboss" of the Philly mafia, previously pleaded guilty in September to racketeering, loansharking, and gambling charges, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.  His sentencing on Thursday, Dec. 15 follows a yearslong investigation that prosecutors say revealed a thriving and ambitious enterprise that crossed state lines.  As "underboss," investigators say Mazzone enjoyed a po…