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The Irishman
Coverage of The Irishman in the Nexus archive.
- Blockbuster mob movie gets thumbs-down from lawyer in Outfit-tinged gambling case
Two men accused in an organized crime extortion case featuring death threats and missing millions were released on bond, despite federal prosecutors arguing they are dangerous and likely to flee. Prosecutors cited a clip from the movie 'The Irishman' referencing mob slang like 'painting houses' and 'carpentry,' which defense attorneys dismissed as unrelated to murder. The defendants, linked to a restaurant-based gambling operation, were granted home confinement and unsecured bonds.