"Today's sentence holds Villani accountable for racketeering crimes committed on behalf of the Lucchese organized crime family, while lining the enterprise's coffers and his own pockets with millions of dollars."
Navarro's defense attorney argued that he built the crash pad to foster productivity, claiming he was dedicated to his role at Caltrain, which gave him respect among coworkers.
"One man's decision to take the law into his own hands left an innocent man wounded and endangered schoolchildren, teachers, and many others in our community," said Dist. Atty. Jeff Rosen in a statement.
U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada stated, 'For years, this defendant terrorized merchants in Koreatown with his violent, shake-down schemes and intimidated victims into remaining silent.'
Oliver Richardson, 51, sentenced for 2023 UWS armed robbery. Trio pointed guns at victim, shots fired at police. McFadden faced attempted murder charge.
