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"Undercover Empire: The Donnie Brasco Story"
Oct 25, 2024 ·
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"Undercover Empire: The Donnie Brasco Story"
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Dive deep into the thrilling world of the American Cosa Nostra with "Undercover Empire: The Donnie Brasco Story," a gripping podcast that chronicles one of the most daring infiltrations of...
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Dive deep into the thrilling world of the American Cosa Nostra with "Undercover Empire: The Donnie Brasco Story," a gripping podcast that chronicles one of the most daring infiltrations of the mafia ever undertaken. Follow the journey of Joseph Pistone, an FBI agent who posed as jewel thief Donnie Brasco, as he maneuvers through the treacherous underbelly of organized crime. Over six perilous years, Brasco earns the trust of the mafia's elite, leading to unprecedented convictions and a seismic shift in the fight against organized crime. Each episode unpacks the high stakes and moral dilemmas faced by Pistone, featuring expert interviews, dramatic reenactments, and never-before-heard FBI tapes. Join us as we reveal the courage, cunning, and ultimate sacrifices of those who dared to take on the mob from the inside.
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- (00:37) Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano, a Bonanno family captain, hands over his keys and valuables to a barman in Brooklyn, indicating he might not return from a meeting.
- (01:28) Sonny Black is murdered in a Staten Island house because he introduced undercover FBI agent Joe Pistone, posing as Donnie Brasco, to the mafia.
- (02:18) Pistone's six-year undercover operation leads to the conviction of over 200 mobsters, significantly weakening one of the largest mafia families.
- (03:39) The operation begins in 1976 targeting truck hijackings in New York; Pistone, an experienced undercover agent with an Italian-American background, is chosen for his ability to blend in.
- (10:54) Over time, Pistone gains trust within the mob, leading to higher-level introductions and deeper infiltration, ultimately spending years gathering crucial intelligence on mafia operations and hierarchy.
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