Discuss the impact of the , which allowed the government to prosecute entire organizations rather than just individual crimes.

Mention the "Commission Trial" of the 1980s that effectively broke the Mafia's back.

Reflect on how the Mafia persists today in a diminished, more secretive form. Introductory Sample

Summarize the shift from the "neighborhood protectors" myth to the reality of a predatory criminal enterprise.

Mention key figures like Al Capone or Lucky Luciano and the establishment of "The Commission."