3 Convicted of Killing Policeman in 3rd Trial
From United Press International
NEW YORK —
A federal jury Sunday convicted three mobsters in the shooting death of a New York City police detective during a stakeout at a Queens diner.
Federico (Fritzi) Giovanelli, 56, Steven Maltese, 55, and Carmine Gualtiere, 58, were convicted of killing Anthony Venditti and wounding his partner, Kathleen Burke, to protect a multimillion-dollar bookmaking enterprise. Two previous trials ended in hung juries.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
