Michael Franzese is an American former mobster and writer who became well known for his involvement in organized crime. He was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family and was once considered one of the most powerful mobsters in the United States. In the 1980s, he was convicted of racketeering and eventually served time in prison. After his release, he became an outspoken advocate against organized crime and has since become a motivational speaker and writer.
Michael Franzese: Biography
Michael Franzese was born on May 27, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of John “Sonny” Franzese, a powerful mobster in the Colombo crime family. He attended Hofstra University and graduated with a degree in business administration. After college, he joined the Colombo family and became a caporegime (a captain in the hierarchy of organized crime). During his time as a mobster, he was involved in a variety of criminal activities, including money laundering, extortion, and loan sharking.
In 1986, Franzese was convicted of racketeering and was sentenced to ten years in prison. He was released after serving five years and has since become an outspoken advocate against organized crime. He has written several books about his experiences and has become a motivational speaker.
Michael Franzese: Net Worth
Michael Franzese’s estimated net worth is around $10 million. He has made his fortune through his involvement in organized crime and his subsequent motivational speaking and writing career. He is also the founder of the Power Play International organization, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people stay away from crime.
Michael Franzese is a former mobster and current writer and motivational speaker. He was once considered one of the most powerful mobsters in the United States and has since become an advocate against organized crime. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million and is the founder of the Power Play International organization.
