Michael Franzese
Coverage of Michael Franzese in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-mob capo claims Robert F. Kennedy weaponized the FBI against his father over Marilyn Monroe
Ex-Colombo crime family captain Michael Franzese claims Robert F. Kennedy ordered FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to target his father, John 'Sonny' Franzese, allegedly in connection to Marilyn Monroe. The accusation links political and law enforcement actions to a mob figure's family.
- Ex-mob capo alleges furious RFK weaponized the FBI against his father over Marilyn Monroe
Michael Franzese, former Colombo crime family captain, claims his father, John 'Sonny' Franzese, was targeted by FBI under Robert F. Kennedy's orders after Marilyn Monroe allegedly mentioned him during an encounter with RFK. The story, shared on Sean Hannity's podcast, suggests Monroe's name-calling led to federal surveillance and legal actions against Sonny Franzese, a high-profile mobster.
- Ex-Colombo crime family capo reveals how gas tax scheme raked in millions of dollars weekly
Former Colombo crime family capo Michael Franzese revealed details about a massive gas tax scheme that generated millions of dollars weekly during an appearance on Sean Hannity's podcast. The operation involved collecting taxes without paying the government while lowering gas prices to attract customers, with Franzese personally making $3-4 million per week. The scheme was later described as one of the largest racketeering operations in the country.