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    Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello Gets LWOP in 2001 FL Murder of Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis


    Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis


    Anthony Moscatiello, top, Anthony Ferrari, left, and James Fiorillo


    Hearing Set Jan. 28 for 'Big Tony' in Gus Boulis Murder Case

    A hearing has been set next week to discuss a retrial for Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello in the mob-style slaying of a prominent South Florida businessman.

    Broward Circuit Judge Ilona Holmes scheduled the hearing for next Tuesday. Moscatiello was dismissed in the middle of last year's trial in the 2001 slaying of Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis because his attorney became ill.

    Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Moscatiello could also get life or the death penalty if found guilty. A third suspect pleaded guilty to murder conspiracy and testified for prosecutors in return for a lenient sentence.

    Testimony in Ferrari's trial indicated Boulis was slain during a power struggle over the SunCruz Casinos gambling fleet. Boulis also founded the Miami Subs restaurant chain.

    http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/Hearing...241445951.html
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    Re-Trial Date Set For Second Gus Boulis Murder Suspect

    FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami/AP) — A hearing was held Tuesday concerning the re-trial of a second man implicated in the mob style murder of South Florida businessman man Konstantinos “Gus” Boulis.

    Anthony “Big Tony” Moscatiello and co-defendant Anthony “Little Tony” Ferrari went on trial last year for the 2001 killing of Boulis. Moscatiello was dismissed after his attorney became ill and could not continue. Broward Circuit Judge Ilona Holmes on Tuesday set testimony to begin Oct. 13, with jury selection starting Sept. 15.

    Ferrari, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. A third suspect pleaded guilty to murder conspiracy and testified for prosecutors in return for a lenient sentence.

    Ferrari and Moscatiello reportedly plotted to have Boulis killed by a mob hit man in a battle for control of the SunCruz fleet. Boulis was gunned down in his car on a Ft. Lauderdale street.

    Moscatiello, who allegedly has ties to the Gambino crime family, could get life or the death penalty if convicted.

    http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/01/28...urder-suspect/

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    Defense lawyer wants to be off Boulis murder case

    Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello, the last defendant in the 2001 murder of Miami Subs founder Gus Boulis, is on the verge of losing his high-profile lawyer.

    Moscatiello, 76, who is accused of ordering the hit on the prominent South Florida businessman, faces the death penalty if convicted. But he has never paid the full amount he promised when he hired David Bogenschutz to represent him in 2005.

    Bogenschutz would not disclose the amount he is owed, but said it was a flat fee that was supposed to cover his services through trial. What no one knew in 2005 was that the case would be pending nine years later.

    "He is unable to fund any more of this case," Bogenschutz said. "The case lasted so long that he just ran out of money."

    Bogenschutz said his client lives on Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits.

    Some of Moscatiello's legal expenses are picked up by the state, but Bogenschutz's fee is not one of them.

    Broward Circuit Judge Ilona Holmes set a hearing for Wednesday to decide whether to allow Bogenschutz to withdraw from the case. The Broward Public Defender's Office cannot represent Moscatiello because it represents James "Pudgy" Fiorillo, one of Moscatiello's former co-defendants.

    If Bogenschutz withdraws, he will be replaced by a court-appointed lawyer who will be paid by the state.

    Court-appointed lawyers earn a flat fee of $15,000 or an hourly fee of $100 in death-penalty cases. Bogenschutz recently billed the city of Deerfield Beach $675 an hour for representing former Mayor Al Capellini, who was acquitted of corruption charges in May.

    Moscatiello's case is scheduled to go to trial in the fall, but it's not clear whether bringing a new lawyer on would create further delays. Bogenschutz said his client wants the case resolved sooner rather than later. Moscatiello is currently out on a $325,000 bond that expires at the end of 2015. If the trial is not completed before then, he will have to come up with $32,500 to renew that bond, or sit in jail until a jury reaches a verdict, Bogenschutz said.

    Prosecutors say Moscatiello, a New Yorker, was hired in late 2000 by businessman Adam Kidan, who was in a business partnership that bought the SunCruz Casino boat fleet from Boulis earlier that year. On paper, Moscatiello was brought on for catering and security services.

    But Kidan has repeatedly testified the real reason he brought Moscatiello to Florida was to secure the mob's protection from Boulis. Kidan's deal to buy SunCruz with Washington, D.C., lobbyist Jack Abramoff was fraudulent, and relations between Kidan and Boulis were strained to the point of physical violence, Kidan has said.

    Believing Moscatiello was connected to the Gambino crime family in New York, Kidan said he hired Moscatiello for protection — and to block Boulis from contracting with the mob to have Kidan killed.

    Prosecutors say Moscatiello saw a steady income stream from Kidan, and Boulis was a threat to that stream.

    Boulis was gunned down in an ambush while leaving his Fort Lauderdale office on Feb. 6, 2001.

    Prosecutors believe the gunman was a reputed mobster named John Gurino, who was killed two years later in an unrelated shooting in Boca Raton.

    Prosecutors also charged Moscatiello's friend Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari and Fiorillo with arranging and helping carry out the Boulis murder.

    Fiorillo, 36, pleaded guilty in 2012, getting a promised sentence of six years — time he had already served — in exchange for his testimony against Moscatiello and Ferrari.

    The two remaining defendants went on trial last October, but Bogenschutz fell ill in the middle of the case, and a mistrial was declared for Moscatiello. Ferrari, 57, went on to be convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

    http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/bro...,1634476.story
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    Jury selection begins in Anthony 'Big Tony' Moscatiello murder trial

    Reputed mobster gets retrial in 2001 killing of Miami Subs founder Gus Boulis

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Jury selection is beginning for the retrial of a reputed mobster charged in the 2001 killing of a prominent South Florida businessman who ran a gambling fleet and founded Miami Subs restaurants.

    Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello is being tried again in the shooting death of Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis, former chief of SunCruz Casinos.

    Jury selection begins Monday.

    Moscatiello got a mistrial in 2013 when his attorney became ill.

    Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

    Prosecutors claim Moscatiello, 77, is a member of New York's Gambino crime family who wanted Boulis killed in a power struggle over SunCruz.

    Moscatiello denies mob ties and pleaded not guilty. He faces the death penalty if convicted.

    Boulis was fatally shot by a purported mob hit man.

    http://www.local10.com/news/jury-sel...trial/33326240

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    Opening statements set for retrial of 'Big Tony' in 2001 killing of Florida businessman

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Opening statements are set for the retrial of a reputed mobster charged in the 2001 slaying of a prominent South Florida businessman who owned gambling ships and founded Miami Subs restaurants.

    The second trial begins Monday for Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello in the shooting death of Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis, former chief of SunCruz Casinos.

    A mistrial was declared in 2013 for Moscatiello when his attorney became ill. Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

    Prosecutors say the 77-year-old Moscatiello is a member of New York's Gambino crime family who wanted Boulis killed in a power struggle over SunCruz. Moscatiello denies mob ties and pleaded not guilty. He faces the death penalty if convicted.

    Authorities say Boulis was shot by a mob hit man.

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/06/15...a-businessman/
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    State, defense rest in Anthony 'Big Tony' Moscatiello murder trial

    The state rested its case Wednesday in the murder trial of Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello.

    Defense attorneys told the judge that they would not be calling any witnesses to the stand, resting their case as well.

    Moscatiello is accused of orchestrating the mob-style murder of South Florida businessman and Miami Subs founder Gus Boulis.

    According to police, Boulis was driving home from his office in Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 1, 2001, when he was boxed in by three drivers and shot dead.

    James "Pudgy" Fiorillo told the court that he threw the gun off a Miami Beach bridge.

    Witnesses said the gunman, John "J.J." Gurino, was later killed in a dispute with a Boca Raton delicatessen owner.

    Fiorillo accepted a plea deal with the state, agreeing to testify against Moscatiello and Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari in exchange for pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit murder. He served 6 1/2 years in prison and has since been released.

    The jury in Moscatiello's trial was released Wednesday afternoon and told to return to court at 9 a.m. Monday for closing arguments. The jury will be sequestered during deliberations.

    Moscatiello faces the death penalty if convicted. He has denied that he has ties to the Gambino crime family.

    http://www.local10.com/news/state-de...trial/33752356
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    Jury Deliberating Fate of 'Big Tony' in Businessman's Death

    A jury has begun deliberating the fate of reputed mobster Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello in the 2001 slaying of a South Florida businessman during a power struggle over a gambling ship fleet.

    Moscatiello could get the death penalty if convicted of ordering a hit man to fatally shoot Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis, founder of SunCruz Casinos and Miami Subs restaurants. The sequestered jury started deliberations Monday afternoon.

    A mistrial was declared for Moscatiello in 2013, but Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

    Prosecutors say the 77-year-old Moscatiello is a member of New York's Gambino crime family who ordered Boulis killed to keep SunCruz out of his hands. Moscatiello did not testify in his own defense, but his lawyers say others are to blame.

    http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/c...death-32097481
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    Florida jury convicts reputed mobster 'Big Tony' in 2001 murder of prominent businessman

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A South Florida jury has convicted reputed mobster Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello of first-degree murder in the 2001 slaying of a prominent businessman during a power struggle over a lucrative fleet of gambling ships.

    The jury verdict Wednesday found the 77-year-old Moscatiello also guilty of murder conspiracy in the shooting death of Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis, founder of SunCruz Casinos and Miami Subs restaurants. Boulis was killed by a mob hit man. Moscatiello now faces a possible death sentence.

    A mistrial was declared for Moscatiello in 2013, but Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

    Prosecutors said Moscatiello is a member of New York's Gambino crime family who ordered Boulis killed. Moscatiello did not testify in his own defense, but his lawyers insisted Ferrari and others were to blame.

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/07/01...der-prominent/
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    Sentencing phase begins today in Miami Subs founder's murder case

    By Rafael Olmeda
    The Sun Sentinel

    A Broward jury returns to court this morning to determine whether the man convicted of arranging the 2001 murder of Miami Subs founder Gus Boulis should be executed for the crime.

    Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello was convicted July 1 of one count of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The same jury that convicted him will now decide whether to recommend life in prison or the death penalty.

    The jury's recommendation does not have to be unanimous, and it is only binding if the majority votes for life in prison. If a death sentence is recommended, Broward Circuit Judge Ilona Holmes will decide whether to accept or reject it.

    No matter what the outcome, prosecutors and defense lawyers agree that Moscatiello will likely die in prison. He's 77 now, and the appeals process in death penalty cases typically lasts decades.

    "What's the deterrent value, really?" his lawyer, Ken Malnik, said after Moscatiello's conviction. "If he's alive, he'll be so infirm, it really makes no sense."

    Prosecutors say the death penalty is appropriate under the circumstances of the case, regardless of the defendant's age.

    According to the Florida Department of Corrections, the oldest inmate to be executed in Florida was Charlie Grifford, 72, who was put to death on Feb. 21, 1951. Ten months earlier, Grifford shot and killed a Florida state representative, Charles J. Schuh Jr., in the victim's office in Pinellas County.

    The oldest inmate on Florida's death row currently is Theodore Rogers, 75, who was convicted of the 2001 murder of his wife, Teresa Henderson, in Orange County.

    Boulis, 51, was gunned down on Feb. 6, 2001, while driving away from his office in Fort Lauderdale. Months earlier, he had sold his SunCruz Casino boat fleet to a business partnership in a deal that turned out to be fraudulent. One of the new owners, Adam Kidan, testified that he hired Moscatiello for mob protection from Boulis, but prosecutors said Moscatiello decided on his own to protect his income stream by killing Boulis.

    The man thought to be the shooter, John Gurino, was killed in an unrelated shooting in Boca Raton two years later.

    Moscatiello's two co-defendants have already been sentenced. Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari was tried and convicted of murder and conspiracy in 2013. He was sentenced to life in prison.

    James "Pudgy" Fiorillo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit murder and was sentenced to six years, which he had already served. He testified against both Ferrari and Moscatiello.

    Jurors will hear testimony from prosecutors and the defense today and Thursday before deliberating over Moscatiello's recommended punishment.

    http://touch.sun-sentinel.com/#secti.../p2p-84436139/

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    Death penalty sought in reputed mob slaying

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Anthony “Big Tony” Moscatiello deserves the death penalty for coldly ordering the mob-style slaying of a South Florida businessman to protect his share of a lucrative stream of gambling profits, a prosecutor told a jury Wednesday.

    Broward County prosecutor Gregg Rossman said Moscatiello hired a mob hit man to fatally shoot Konstantinos “Gus” Boulis in 2001 during a dispute over the SunCruz Casinos fleet of gambling ships.

    Trial evidence showed that Moscatiello is a reputed member of New York’s Gambino crime family.

    Premeditated murder for financial gain is among the aggravating circumstances that can warrant a death sentence under Florida law.

    Attorneys for Moscatiello, who was convicted of first-degree murder and murder conspiracy in July, want the jurors to recommend a life prison sentence. The jurors’ decision is advisory, with the final decision to be made by Circuit Judge Ilona Holmes.

    Boulis, who also founded the Miami Subs restaurant chain, was slain while trying to retake control of SunCruz after selling it to businessman Adam Kidan and his partner, former Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Kidan was paying Moscatiello and his associate, Anthony “Little Tony” Ferrari, thousands of dollars each month to handle security, beverage supply and other work — payments that Boulis opposed.

    “As long as Mr. Kidan kept control of the company, Mr. Moscatiello had control of the company. Once Mr. Kidan lost control, the well dried up,” Rossman said in an opening statement. “Mr. Moscatiello had Mr. Boulis killed for his own financial gain.”

    “Life in prison for this man is punishment enough,” said defense attorney Sam Halpern. “You are never, under any circumstances, required to recommend the death penalty.”

    Prosecutors put on only one witness, a nephew of Boulis’ to describe what the Greek immigrant’s loss meant to the family.

    “To every immigrant, Gus Boulis was the best example of living the American dream,” said nephew Spiro Naos.

    Numerous Moscatiello friends and family members were testifying on his behalf, describing his military service, business background and devout Catholicism.

    “Excellent neighbor. Probably one of the best I’ve ever had. Warm, friendly,” said Audrey O’Brien, who lived in the same condominium complex as Moscatiello. She recalled how he brought her groceries and other items while she recovered from back surgery. “I have great affection for Tony.”

    Jurors adjourned for the day Wednesday after hearing testimony, with the hearing to resume Thursday with closing arguments followed by deliberations.

    Boulis, 51, was fatally shot by hit man John “J.J.” Gurino as he sat in his car in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 6, 2001, according to trial testimony. Cars blocked Boulis in from front and back, with Gurino firing the fatal shots from a black Mustang that pulled up to the driver’s side. Gurino was later killed in a dispute with a Boca Raton delicatessen owner.

    Neither Kidan nor Abramoff were ever charged in the Boulis slaying, although Kidan testified for the prosecution against both Moscatiello and Ferrari. Ferrari was convicted after a previous trial and is serving a life prison sentence.

    Abramoff and Kidan both served federal prison sentences after pleading guilty to fraud in the $147.5 million SunCruz purchase. Abramoff also was the main figure in a Washington corruption scandal that resulted in charges against 21 people.

    http://www.observer-reporter.com/art...WS05/150919548

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