THE LAST MOUTHPIECE. The Man Who Dared to Defend the Mob

Simone (Robert F.)

ISBN 10: 0940159694 / ISBN 13: 9780940159693

Published by Camino Books., 2001

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Hardback, 1st US edn. During the 1960s and '70s, if you were in Philadelphia and in trouble with the law the word on the street was: 'All you have to do is hire Bobby Simone and you will win.' And win he did. With a reputation as the best 'cross and close' criminal lawyer anywhere and a track record to match, Bobby Simone began attracting not only Philadelphia's most talked-about citizens as clients, but people in legal jams all over the country. From the glamorous and infamous Lillian Reis to then reputed mob boss Angelo Bruno, aka 'The Docile Don,' to Linda Lovelace, and eventually to his most notorious client ever - alleged La Cosa Nostra head Nicky Scarfo - Bobby Simone delivered the acquittals, the reversals, and the 'Get-Out of Jail Free' cards. Along the way he would watch his friends turn into ghosts, have his life threatened, land in prison, and learn a fact that would turn the rest of his 35yr. career into a walk through a minefield: the government is a sore loser. Spanning 4 decades, there's Vegas, Miami, and Atlantic City, the loan sharks, the hits, the women, the double-crosses, and the nicknames - Phil 'The Chicken Man' Testa, Nick the Blade, Hunchback Harry, The Crow, and a host of other real-life and unforgettable alleged mob characters. Then there's the fascinating look at the legal system from the other side - the rats, the set-ups, the wires, the bugs, the crosses, the strategy, the juries, and the Feds. Illus., Partial List of Supporting Players + Index. 340pp. 8vo. h/back. Nr. F. in vg+ dw.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE LAST MOUTHPIECE. The Man Who Dared to Defend the Mob
• Publisher: Camino Books.
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0940159694
• ISBN 13: 9780940159693
• Binding: Hardcover / Hardback
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gangs (incl. Organized Crime) & Drugs

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Synopsis

During the 1960s and '70s, if you were in Philadelphia and in trouble with the law the word on the street was: "All you have to do is hire Bobby Simone and you will win."

And win he did.

With a reputation as the best "cross and close" criminal lawyer anywhere and a track record to match, Simone began attracting not only Philadelphia's most talked-about citizens as clients, but people in legal jams all over the country. From the glamorous and infamous Lillian Reis to then reputed mob boss Angelo Bruno, and eventually to his most notorious client ever--alleged La Cosa Nostra head Nicky Scarfo--Simone delivered the acquittals, the reversals, and the "Get Out of Jail Free" cards.

But along the way, he would learn a fact that would turn the rest of his 35-year career into a walk through a minefield: The government is a sore loser. Whether you decide you love Bobby Simone or hate him, his is one unforgettable story. And it ain't over yet--not by a long shot.

About the Author

ROBERT F. SIMONE is known for winning a string of difficult cases for clients that included members of Philadelphia's organized-crime family. He currently lives in Philadelphia.