Patriarca, was for many years a powerful Boss of the New England LCN family which still bears his name. The Defendant has been incarcerated in the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, which is more than four hours from here. ___"). He was 76 years old. [85], The Government has had Mr. Patriarca under the most intense surveillance and investigation over the past ten years. He is not likely to be ordered to commit a crime, and I find he's not likely to obey any such order if he receives one. 0 references. I, Raymond J. Patriarca, in consideration of my release from pretrial detention in the above-captioned case, hereby consent to the search of any and all persons or property located at 478 Angell Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island by agents or officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Pretrial Services, or by other federal, state or local law enforcement agencies with the prior approval of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or Pretrial Services, during the pendency of the above-captioned case. See the article in its original context from. Each defendant is unique and each is entitled to have his case decided with a recognition of that. 2. I'm relying in part on the electronic monitoring, but much more on my judgment that he will not attempt to flee, and my clear expectation that: if he does, he will be caught; he will be subject to a considerably longer sentence, which given his physical condition, particularly his cancer, could in effect be a life sentence, or indeed a death sentence; and that he's sensible enough not to want to run that risk. Defendant is particularly reminded that a violation of any condition of his release may result in the enhancement of any sentence ultimately imposed in this case, and also constitute a separate, prosecutable and punishable federal offense. I recognize that some LCN members have fled in anticipation or in response to charges against them. That name derives from his late father, Raymond L.S. These include the conditions that the Defendant remain in his home at Lincoln, Rhode Island, 24 hours a day; that he leave only with the prior approval of Pretrial Services for scheduled medical care in the personal custody of one of his two attorneys, either Mr. Cicilline or Mr. Weinberg, and for any medical emergencies; and that all consultations with his attorneys will occur at his home in Lincoln, Rhode Island. So the Defendant may not be brilliant, and probably none of us are, but I trust that he's smart enough to recognize that it would not only be wrong to violate the conditions on which I'm releasing him, it would be very dumb. All were born in MA. The Defendant may, however, leave his residence for medical appointments with prior approval of Pretrial Services, obtained at least 24 hours in advance, or for medical emergencies with the permission of Pretrial Services. Some of those individuals were attempting to communicate with Raymond L.S. No. Roberts is now married to master wood sculptor Joe Avarista. Raymond Patriarca Sr., the leader of the New England Mafia, had just been arrested at his modest Johnston home on charges of ordering the 1965 slaying of 31-year-old Raymond "Baby" Curcio for. [39] April 6, 1990 Affidavit of Supervisory Special Agent James A. [83] In addition, as I've explained, I am relying on other formidable factors to deter flight in my assessment that the Defendant is reasonably assured of appearing in the future if released on these conditions. But the precise time for his authorized period away from his home and his electronic monitor will be scheduled, and the bracelet will indicate whether he has tampered with it or attempted to flee. denied ___ U.S. ___, 110 S. Ct. 1814, 108 L. Ed. [47] Those convictions greatly weakened the Patriarca family. The Defendant shall appear at all proceedings as required and shall surrender as directed to serve any sentence imposed. 7. But it was not to be. 238. They have to treat people who come in to the emergency room with a bullet wound or stab wound.. But it is not necessary, appropriate or correct for me to require that those conditions guarantee his appearance or the safety of the community. [22] Id. Raimondo "Raymond" Loredo Salvatore Patriarca was boss over the New England area for over 30 years (1952-1984). I don't find that the Defendant is likely to be asked for any help, partly because he was out of favor before the induction ceremony, and certainly further out of favor now. He subsequently pled guilty and has since been incarcerated. On each occasion he appeared rather than flee. "Junior" Patriarca. And a matter like this does require judgment. p. 25. I think he appreciates that danger. It will also give the Defendant an opportunity to make whatever arrangements he wishes for his family and consider whether he wishes to continue to be released. As I said, if the Defendant is detected engaging in unauthorized communications or other violations of conditions, there is a significant risk that his wife, his stepmother and his cousin will be out of their homes and forfeit property of over four million dollars. In the event of a medical emergency and the unavailability of both Mr. Cicilline and Mr. Weinberg, Defendant may, with the prior approval of Pretrial Services, be transported directly from his residence to a hospital. . The Government has already signalled its intention, however, not only to obtain the Defendant's conviction, but to seek an upward departure. I am not at the moment assuming that the Defendant's apparently criminal character has been reformed, that he has been reborn as somebody who is incapable of dishonesty. I am, however, to a certain extent, as I will describe in detail, relying on his ability to discern what is in his best interest and to conform his conduct to that. I expect that it will take some time for the sureties to post the property. Patriarca was born March 18, 1908 in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 1963, Joseph Valachi, a gangland figure turned informer, included Mr. Patriarca among such figures as Joseph Bonanno, Carlo Gambino and Sam Giancana in the 12-man syndicate Mr. Valachi said controlled organized crime in America. That includes the condition that he engage in no crimes and have no criminal discussions, and it includes the requirement that he not communicate directly or indirectly with anybody not authorized by this Court. Elliot M. Weinstein, Boston, Mass., for defendant Dennis Lepore. If Pretrial Services has reason to believe that Defendant is absent from his residence without its authorization, Pretrial Services shall promptly inform the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Marshal Service in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island. [13] 18 U.S.C. Mr. Patriarca, a. We discuss Raymond L.S. He was arrested more than 30 times on charges ranging fromn bootlegging to conspiracy to murder, and served several prison senteneces. The longer we spend together, the more evident it is that they are people, and their conduct is in question, but they are not utterly without ordinary, positive, human values. Each such individual shall execute an Agreement to Forfeit, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, and any necessary related documents recognizing the authority of the Court to forfeit such property if the Defendant violates any condition of his release, including but not limited to the requirements that the Defendant appear as directed in the future, not commit any crimes while on release, and not communicate directly or indirectly with anyone not listed on Exhibit C hereto. The strife and resistance within the Patriarca family to Junior's leadership apparently grew in the late 1980s. In addition, there is a foreseeable likelihood that any violation will cause the Defendant, should he be convicted, to get a considerably longer sentence than the 63 to 78 months the Guidelines suggest is usually the appropriate sentence. jweisman@newportri.com. In 1983, he was charged with the murder of Raymond Curcio, and he was arrested in 1984 for the murder of Robert Candos, whom the mob boss believed was an informant. It doesnt say my patients whove never been convicted of murder. He did not flee. [29] Memorandum and Order dated April 15, 1991, corrected April 17, 1991. H-90-18 (AHN), excerpt attached to Government letter dated June 20, 1991. Mr. Marino, after staying out for about two weeks, including the Christmas holidays and New Year's, decided to report back to the custody of the United States. Do I think that he probably harmed a lot of people? In March 1990, he was indicted in this case. But with regard to danger, once again, I'm relying on the Defendant's present status in the LCN, and particularly on his ability to discern that it is not in his interest to violate conditions of release, and his ability to act on that understanding. They used to call them Patriarca scholarships on Federal Hill. 3142(e); Tortora, 922 F.2d at 884. But I also find that no one is likely to order this Defendant to kill anybody. The testimony indicates to me, however, that there was a combination of circumstances in Mr. Bagley's *606 case which will not be repeated here and will not present the same risk here. As the Court of Appeals has reminded us, detention determinations must be made individually and be based on the evidence regarding a particular defendant. I also note that at the ceremony, among other things, this Defendant told the new members that Mafia membership "is not a ticket to abuse people. This agreement shall be collateralized by the property listed in Exhibit D hereto. The strongest evidence against him is the tape recording of the October 29, 1989, induction ceremony. The situation became worse for Patriarca and his family in 1961, when Robert F. Kennedy became Attorney General and began an assault on organized crime. [10] I have considerably more information concerning the Defendant and this case than could have been available to the magistrate more than a year ago, and I have experience with other defendants in similar cases that was not available to anybody at the time the magistrate reached his decision. Although, Lincoln Almond cause of death was not disclosed in the statement. He rose to the top of organized crime in New England in the 1950s with the help of Dan Coakley, a Boston politician on . He was 76. Mr. Patriarca, Sr., however, directed that everyone under him in Boston report to him through Nicholas Bianco. Raymond Loreto Salvatore Patriarca Sr. Raymond Loreda Salvatore Patriarca, popularly known as Raymond Patriarca, was an Italian-American mobster who became the long-time boss of the Patriarca crime family in New England. He ordered the vicious murders of dozens of people and I dont think that should be romanticized, Partington said of Patriarca. There is, however, no evidence that any effort to harm Mr. Ferrara was made. Rhode Island. Birth Name: Raymond Patriarca Occupation: Criminal Place Of Birth: Massachusetts Date Of Birth: March 18, 1908 Date Of Death: July 11, 1984 Cause Of Death: N/A Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: American Raymond Patriarca was born on the 18th of March, 1908. It would be risky, particularly risky, for him to flee because he needs regular treatment, and it is natural that he would want that treatment from his regular doctors, who are familiar with his condition. Had his father not come before him, he wouldn't have got the job. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 1. Mr. Patriarca was in the news again in 1972, when he was taken from the Atlanta penitentiary to testify before the House Select Committee on Crime about investments made by the singer Frank Sinatra in the now-defunct Berkshire Downs racetrack near Hancock, Mass. Raymond Patriarca of Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island was born on March 17, 1908. The video cameras shall operate to record everyone entering or leaving on a 24 hour basis. [40], Raymond J. Patriarca, the present Defendant, came to Boston to explain that to members of the LCN. In the 1940 federal census of Providence, RI, taken 6 April, Mary J. Patriarca, 61, heads a household with her son, Raymond, 32, and his wife, Helen G, 31. There are, I recognize, other board-certified urologists around the world who would be capable of caring for the Defendant, if he could find them. [79] The Defendant, through his counsel, has repeatedly represented he wished to make that agreement, and I'm relying on that agreement. Junior's father, Raymond L.S. Birth: xx xxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx . [70] Both have presented apparently no problems for Guardian Technology since released on these bracelets.[71]. He was not on release at the time of the alleged defense. [74], It was a matter of human error that permitted Mr. Bagley to escape without detection by the electronic monitoring service. 98-225, reprinted in 1984 U.S.Code Cong. In addition, I find that the Defendant does not have a propensity to flee. Raymond Patriarca, head of the Patriarca crime family, is pictured on March 8, 1968. Patriarca through his son, Raymond J. Patriarca. He suffers from recurring cancer, which requires regular medical attention. Raymond L. S. Patriarca. C-SPAN Cities Tour - Providence: Raymond Patriarca & the Providence Mob C-SPAN 64K views 9 years. With regard to danger, I find that the Government has not proven by clear and convincing evidence that the combination of conditions I am imposing will not reasonably assure the safety of any person or the community. These are not gratuitous. The Government has opposed the request that Mr. Patriarca now be released and seeks his continued detention based on both dangerousness and risk of flight. But as I said, the fact that I'm doing this orally should not suggest that the decision is being reached casually. Oteri, Weinberg & Lawson, Martin G. Weinberg, Boston, Mass., John F. Cicilline, Providence, R.I., for defendant Raymond Patriarca. "The Doctor Broad," a new book by Dr. Barbara H. Roberts, a Jamestown resident, recalls her time as the personal physician to underworld boss Raymond L.S. ), "He had excellent cardiologic care," she said. The pivotal role she played in keeping Patriarca away from the defendants table was recounted in Episode 11 of the first season of the hit podcast series Crimetown. She has expanded upon that turbulent four-year period of her life and the story of how she came to pursue a career in medicine in a new memoir, The Doctor Broad, due out in September. [24] In connection with this, ultimately this Court and, indeed, any court must make a judgment. As I said, it's also my intention to schedule a hearing in this matter about 60 days after the Defendant is released, assuming that my decision stands, so I can be brought up to date on whether he has complied with the conditions of his release, *610 and be informed about whether either the Government or the Defendant seeks any modification of his status. Raymond Patriarca ruled New England Organized Crime for nearly fifty years. First, I wanted to try to understand the applicable standards as clearly as I could myself in an effort to properly apply them. Inevitably, *601 I have to make references to certain other Defendants. [42] Indictment in United States v. Bianco, supra; Defendant's Exhibit F. [43] See, e.g., Defendant's Exhibit F-1. One of the most interesting Mafia Families to have ever existed is the New England Family of Cosa Nostra. The Defendant has no history of drug or alcohol abuse. [73] The Defendant, if he tried to flee, would be quickly pursued. For the reasons described in detail in court on June 21, 1991, the Court has determined that there are a combination of conditions of release which will reasonably assure that the Defendant Raymond J. Patriarca (the "Defendant") will appear as required in the future and which will reasonably assure the safety of the community. Patriarca was well-connected politically, and headed the family for 30 years, from 1954 until his death in 1984. 2d 98 (1990); United States v. Zannino, 895 F.2d 1 (1st Cir. I find essentially that the Defendant inherited his position as Boss and did not earn it. But Mr. Patriarca and, indeed, his co-defendants are not one-dimensional cartoon figures. Patriarca, who was long understood to be the Boss of the New England organized crime family which came to bear his name. So as I said, in a moment I will describe in detail the reasons for this decision. Defendant shall enter into the Electronic Monitoring Conditions Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, the terms and conditions of which are incorporated herein by reference. An individual's role in that organization is relevant, because those with the ability to direct the criminal activity of others pose a special threat to the community.[20]. Raymond Patriarca Sr., the leader of the New England Mafia, had just been arrested at his modest Johnston home on charges of ordering the 1965 slaying of 31-year-old Raymond Baby Curcio for allegedly burglarizing the home of his older brother. Indeed, there may be members of the public and others who would think this way and anticipate such a result. [62], I do recognize that the Mafia has resources to facilitate flight. He did not abdicate his position as Boss when Mr. Russo threatened him. Each of the undersigned expressly recognizes and agrees, among other things, that the property hereby pledged to secure Defendant's release shall be forfeitable if the Defendant violates any condition of his release, including but not limited to the requirements that he appear in Court as directed, *619 not commit any crimes while on release, and not communicate directly or indirectly through others with anyone not listed on Exhibit C to the Order dated July 1, 1991. 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