21.   The filing accused Natale of orchestrating a racketeering conspiracy that included murder, extortion, illegal gambling, drug trafficking, stolen cars, loan sharking and other crimes.

22.   They are accused of taking part in a multimillion-dollar racketeering conspiracy that included prostitution and credit-card fraud.

23.   U.S. Attorney Michael Levy tried to put the verdict in a positive light, noting the defendants were found guilty of participating in a racketeering conspiracy.