BROOKLYN, NY A Franklin Square man and a Queens man were convicted Monday of charges in connection with using extortion including threats and violence resulting in a man being punched in the face to collect a gambling debt, the U.S. Attorney’s office said.
A federal jury convicted Anthony “Rom” Romanello, 86, of Franklin Square, and Joseph Celso, 50, of Queens, were convicted of conspiracy to commit extortionate collection of credit. Romanello was additionally convicted of extortionate collection of credit.
The verdict came after a one-week trial in federal court in Brooklyn. When sentenced, Romanello faces up to 40 years in prison and Celso up to 20 years in prison.
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breo…
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