Frank Balistrieri
Frank Peter Balistrieri (May 27, 1918 – February 7, 1993) was the crime boss of the Milwaukee crime family from 1961 to 1993. He was a central figure in the skimming of Las Vegas casinos during the 1970s and 1980s, and served several prison sentences.
Frank Balistrieri | |
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Frank Balistrieri | |
| Born | Frank Peter Balistrieri May 27, 1918 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1993 (aged 74) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Other names | Mr. Big, Frankie Bal, Mr. Slick, and Mad Bomber |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Spouse | Antonina Alioto |
| Children | 4 |
| Allegiance | Milwaukee crime family |
| Conviction(s) | Tax evasion (1971) Illegal gambling, tax evasion, and extortion (1983, 1984) Conspiracy, racketeering (1985) |
| Criminal penalty | Two years' imprisonment 13 years' imprisonment and fined $30,000 (1984) 10 years' imprisonment and fined $20,000 (1986) |
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