Lucchese Crime Family Capo Michael ‘Baldy Mike’ Spinelli Released From Prison After 28 Years
Michael Spinelli, a former Lucchese crime family capo known as “Baldy Mike,” was released from prison on Wednesday after serving 28 years for racketeering and murder.
Spinelli, 74, was convicted in 1992 of participating in a racketeering conspiracy that included murder, extortion, drug trafficking, and robbery.
He was sentenced to life in prison, but his sentence was reduced to 28 years on appeal.
Spinelli is the highest-ranking Lucchese crime family member to be released from prison in recent years.
His release is a sign that the Lucchese crime family is still active, despite years of law enforcement pressure.
Spinelli’s Criminal History
Spinelli has a long history of criminal activity.
He was first arrested in 1965 for robbery.
In the 1970s and 1980s, he was involved in a number of criminal enterprises, including extortion, gambling, and drug trafficking.
In 1992, he was convicted of racketeering and murder.
He was sentenced to life in prison, but his sentence was reduced to 28 years on appeal.
Spinelli’s Role in the Lucchese Crime Family
Spinelli was a high-ranking member of the Lucchese crime family.
He was a capo, or captain, in the family’s Bronx crew.
Spinelli was responsible for overseeing the crew’s criminal activities, which included extortion, gambling, and drug trafficking.
He was also involved in the family’s murder of Gambino crime family boss Paul Castellano in 1985.
Spinelli’s Release from Prison
Spinelli was released from prison on Wednesday after serving 28 years.
He was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, New York.
Spinelli is now under supervised release for three years.
He will be required to report to a probation officer and may be subject to other restrictions.
Spinelli’s Future Plans
It is unclear what Spinelli plans to do now that he has been released from prison.
He has not spoken publicly about his plans, and it is possible that he will try to stay out of the spotlight.
However, it is also possible that he will return to a life of crime.
The Lucchese Crime Family
The Lucchese crime family is one of New York City’s “Five Families”.
The family is based in the Bronx and has a long history of criminal activity.
The Lucchese crime family is involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including racketeering, extortion, gambling, and drug trafficking.
The family has also been involved in a number of murders.
The Lucchese Crime Family Today
The Lucchese crime family is still active today.
The family is led by boss Michael “Big Mike” DeSantis.
DeSantis has been in charge of the family since 2017.
The Lucchese crime family is based in the Bronx, but it also has operations in other parts of New York City, as well as in New Jersey and Florida.
Spinelli’s Release and the Future of the Lucchese Crime Family
Spinelli’s release from prison is a sign that the Lucchese crime family is still active.
Spinelli is a high-ranking member of the family, and his release could help to strengthen the family’s position.
However, it is also possible that Spinelli’s release could lead to a power struggle within the family.
Conclusion
The release of Michael “Baldy Mike” Spinelli from prison is a reminder that the Lucchese crime family is still active.
Spinelli is a high-ranking member of the family, and his release could help to strengthen the family’s position.
However, it is also possible that Spinelli’s release could lead to a power struggle within the family.
Only time will tell what the future holds for Spinelli and the Lucchese crime family.