Former Nassau detective Hector Rosario convicted of lying to the FBI, acquitted of obstruction of justice
The detective spent a decade and a half on the police force until he was fired in August 2022, after prosecutors unsealed indictments on nine organized crime members, including the former detective.
Ex-Nassau County Detective Convicted of Lying to FBI to Cover Ties With Bonanno Crime Family
Ex-detective Hector Rosario was convicted of lying to the FBI to cover up his work with the Bonanno crime family.
Former Nassau County Detective Who Moonlighted for Mafia Is Convicted
Hector Rosario had hoped to earn big from his work for the Bonanno crime family. He wound up with about $8,000 and an indictment.
Closing arguments made in case of ex-Nassau Det. Hector Rosario accused of helping mobsters
The former police detective Hector Rosario was charged with obstruction of justice and lying to the FBI in 2022.
Mobbed-up former Nassau detective convicted of lying to feds, not guilty of obstruction
A former Nassau detective accused of moonlighting as a mafia stooge was found guilty of lying to the FBI but acquitted on charges he obstructed an investigation into mob gambling parlors,
Ex-Nassau detective Hector Rosario convicted of lying about moonlighting for the mob
A jury found Hector Rosario guilty of making false statements to Federal Bureau of Investigation agents about his work for the Bonanno crime family following
Former NY police detective convicted of lying to FBI to protect Mafia family
A former police detective in New York has been found guilty of lying to the FBI in order to protect a Mafia family’s illegal gambling operations.
Former police detective convicted of lying to FBI to protect Mafia family in NYC suburbs: "Bought by the mob"
Hector Rosario was among nine people charged; prosecutors say the other defendants had colorful nicknames like "Joe Fish" and "Sal the Shoemaker."
Long Island detective who police say moonlighted for the mafia found guilty of lying to FBI
When police officers exploit their positions for personal gain, it erodes public trust in law enforcement.” — U.S. Attorney John J. Durham
Former Nassau County detective found guilty of lying to protect mafia gambling business
Hector Rosario, a former Nassau County detective, was convicted Wednesday of lying to FBI agents to protect members of the Bonanno crime family and its illegal gambling parlors. Jurors found Rosario not guilty on a second charge of obstruction of justice.
Hector Rosario, Long Island mob cop accused of ‘selling his badge’ to Bonanno crime family, learns his fate
They said Rosario waged war on the Genovese mob on behalf of his alleged Bonanno family handlers after a deal for the two ...
Trial starts for Nassau cop who ‘sold himself’ to the Bonanno crime family: prosecutors
When the Bonanno crime family wanted to send a message to a rival mafia family encroaching on their gambling turf, they knew ...
Third Civitello sentenced, but vows to ensure family name 'doesn't just mean criminal'
Patrick Civitello is following his father and brother to federal prison after receiving an 18-month sentence for witness ...
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Crooked ex-LI cop who moonlighted as a Bonanno soldier helped fuel mini-mob war with rival Genovese: ‘Crime family over public’
A crooked Nassau County police detective moonlighting as a Bonanno soldier helped fuel a mini-mob war on Long Island — ...
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Bronx Man Masterminds Father’s "Gruesome" Execution, Driven By "Greed and Depravity"
Gambling machines are the kind of business that draw the Mafia’s attention. It was no secret that Zottola was an associate of the Bonanno crime family. Detectives formed a task force with the FBI to ...