James Failla
American mobster (1919–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James "Jimmy Brown" Failla (January 22, 1919 – August 5, 1999) was an American mobster who was a high ranking caporegime with the Gambino crime family and a major power in the garbage-hauling industry in New York City. Failla's crew was based in Brooklyn, with operations stretching into Staten Island, Manhattan, and New Jersey.
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James Failla | |
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Born | (1919-01-22)January 22, 1919 New York City, U.S. |
Died | August 5, 1999(1999-08-05) (aged 80) Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Moravian Cemetery |
Other names | "Jimmy Brown" |
Occupation | Mobster |
Allegiance | Gambino crime family |
Conviction(s) | Conspiracy to commit murder (1994) |
Criminal penalty | 7 years' imprisonment (1994) |
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