Lucchese Crime Family Member Released After 14 Years
Frank Ripoli, a member of the Lucchese crime family, was released from prison in 2023 after serving 14 years for racketeering, witness intimidation, money laundering, and obstruction of justice. Ripoli’s case involved a network of individuals, including Judge Brian Cogan, Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Baldwin, and defense attorney Gerald Shargel, as well as organizations such as the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The outline provides an overview of the key players, events, and legal concepts related to Ripoli’s case, highlighting the importance of understanding the connections and context within which it occurred.
