12191990 - News Article - 29-count indictment lists area names

29-count indictment lists area names
NWI Times
Dec 19, 1990
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A 29-count indictment handed down by the U.S. District Court in Hammond on Friday and announced Tuesday charges racketeering in connection with extortion and illegal gambling operations. Those indicted include:

* Dominick Palermo, "Tootsie", 72, of Orland Park: one count racketeering; one count racketeering conspiracy; two counts conducting and operating an illegal gambling business; and four counts of interstate travel in aid of racketeering enterprises. He faces 70 years in prison and $2 million in fines.

* Nicholas Albert Guzzino, "Nicky", 49, of Chicago Heights: one count of racketeering; one count of racketeering conspiracy; one count of extortion; two counts conducting and operating an illegal gambling business; and nine counts of interstate travel in aid of racketeering enterprises. He faces 115 years in prison and $3.5 million in fines.

* Bernard J. Morgano, "Snooky", 54, of Valparaiso: one count racketeering, one count racketeering conspiracy; three counts of extortion; two counts conducting and operating an illegal gambling business and eight counts of interstate travel in aid of racketeering enterprises. He faces 150 years in prison and $3.5 million in fines.

* Anthony Leone, 51, of Valparaiso: one count racketeering; one count racketeering conspiracy; and two counts extortion. He faces 80 years in prison and $1 million in fines.

* Sam M. Glorioso, "Frog", 48, of Gary: one count racketeering; one count racketeering conspiracy; and five counts of extortion; and one count participating in an illegal gambling business. He faces 145 years in prison and $2 million in fines.

* Peter Petros, "Cadillac Pete", 56, of Chicago: one count racketeering; one count racketeering conspiracy; and four counts extortion. He faces 120 years in prison and $1.5 million in fines.

* Sam Nuzzo Jr., 45, of Merrillville: one count racketeering; one count racketeering conspiracy; two counts extortion; and one count conducting and operating an illegal gambling business. He faces 85 years in prison and $1.25 million in fines.

* Steve Sfouris, 55, of Munster: one count racketeering conspiracy; one count operating an illegal gambling business and one count of interstate travel in aid of racketeering. He faces 30 years in prison and $750,000 in fines.

* Sam Nuzzo Sr., 69, of Merrillville: one count of conducting an illegal gambling business. He faces five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

* Arthur A. Nuzzo, 33, of Merrillville: one count conducting an illegal gambling business. He faces five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

* Sandra T. Mynes, 43, of Merrillville: one count of conducting an illegal gambling business. She faces five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

* Jennifer Kaufman, 37, of Merrillville: one count conducting an illegal gambling business. She faces five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

* Anthony J. Ottomanelli, "Potatoes", 60, of Portage, was charged with one count of conducting an illegal gambling business. He faces five years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.