1.   He says he was defamed by reports that falsely identified him as a former gangster.

2.   The former gangsters who testified for the prosecution last week, Philip Leonetti and Peter Chiodo, described the vows they took at their Mafia induction ceremonies.

3.   A former gangster, unrelated to the cult, was accused in the Yokohama attacks.

4.   Heeding a higher boss, former gangsters preach for Jesus.

5.   They said they suspected he is a former gangster and may be involved in possible criminal activities with the hostage taker.

6.   On the other hand, former gangsters who have renounced crime often bear tattoos representing beasts with closed mouths.