underboss
Americannoun
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Origin of underboss
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Many prosecutions have relied on high-level associates — think mafia underboss Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano or, in Trump’s case, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows — turning on their former bosses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
The case seemed to lose much of its importance on Dec. 2 of that year, when the lead defendant, underboss Dellacroce, died of cancer.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2022
Federal prosecutors had referred to Cali in court filings in recent years as the underboss of the Gambino organization.
From Fox News ● Mar. 14, 2019
Prior to being disbarred, Stewart had been known for representing controversial defendants, including one-time crime underboss Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano.
From Reuters ● Dec. 31, 2013
Later that year, Salvatore Gravano, the Gambino family underboss, defected, and his testimony secured the conviction of John J. Gotti.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2011
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