(The following news story is based on reports and documents obtained by the National Association of Chiefs of Police from the US Department of Justice's Criminal Division.)
Colombo organized crime family acting boss Alphonse “Allie Boy” Persico and administration member John “Jackie” DeRoss were sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the 1999 murder of Colombo underboss William “Wild Bill” Cutolo, and for tampering with witnesses.