Naples- Rivers of drugs for the nightlife of Coroglio and racket on illegal parking attendants. Thus the Esposito-Nappi clan ran his own illicit business, but now bosses and underlings are aiming for the sprint process, choosing the abbreviated procedure to avoid risks and obtain a reduction in sentence.
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THEpreliminary hearing It ended with the unanimous request of the defendants, including the alleged ras Massimiliano Esposito, Said 'or uneducated, and his wife Mary Matilda Nappi, considered his equal.
The next classroom appointment is scheduled for 19st May, when the word will pass to the defenders, including the lawyers Rocco Maria Spina, Leopoldo Perone and Claudio Davino.
The operation and the accusations
The investigation that decapitated the Phlegraean gang started in 2022, with telephone and environmental interceptions. Last September, the investigations coordinated by the DDA of Naples led to the arrest of thirteen people, including Esposito and his wife.
Despite his release from prison a few years ago, 'or uneducated would have continued to manage the drug trafficking and lace on illegal parking of via Coroglio. A business from thousands of euros per night, who would have maintained his control even from house arrest at Scalea, with the support of his wife.
According to the 182 pages of the custody order, the clan is accused, to varying degrees, of mafia association, drug trafficking, extortion and possession of weapons, all crimes aggravated by mafia-related purposes.
Among the charges, there is also the possession of a Beretta pistol, for which the Esposito spouses and their children are also under investigation Massimiliano junior and Cristian, Together with Gennaro Esposito, Michele Ortone, Alessandro Tasseri, Vincenzo Fasano and Eduardo Esposito.
The repentant and the connection with the Ramondino murder
A key role in the process could be played by Michael Orton, who has become a collaborator of justice and is ready to reveal the clan's secrets. Among those under investigation is also a minor, known to the news for his friendship with Gennaro Ramondino, the 20-year-old killed and burned in Pianura last September. The two, in 2022, they were together when, at Giugliano's crossing, they shot a 19-year-old from Fuorigrotta from a scooter.
Il the trial will begin in May, with the defense strategy of the lawyers ready to counter the heavy accusations of the District Anti-Mafia Directorate.
(From left to top the boss Massimiliano Esposito, his wife Maria Matilde Nappi and their sons Massimiliano Giuseppe Junior and Cristian and the repentant Michele Ortone)
Article published on March 26, 2025 - 07pm
This article describes a very complicated and worrying situation in Naples. The mafia clans continue to operate despite the investigations. Justice must take its course, but I hope there is clear evidence for a fair trial.