The 1986 Mafia Commission Trial November 19, 1986: Eight Defendants are found guilty of 151 counts in "The 1986 Mafia Commission Trial" a/k/a United States v. Anthony Salerno, et al., criminal trial in New York City. The 1986 Mafia Commission Trail Court proceedings began on February 25, 1985 with 11 Defendants charged under RICO with: extortion, … [Read more...]