Joseph Conforte

Joseph Conforte
Born
Giuseppe Christophe Conforte

(1925-12-10)December 10, 1925
Augusta, Sicily
DiedMarch 4, 2019 3 April 2019(2019-04-03) (aged 93)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
CitizenshipUnited States, Brazil
Occupation(s)Brothel owner, restaurateur, boxing manager
MovementLegal prostitution
Criminal charges33 counts under RICO, pattern of racketeering
Criminal statusFugitive
SpouseSally Conforte

Joseph Conforte (December 10, 1925 – March 4, 2019) was an American legal brothel owner from Sparks, Nevada, professional boxing promoter, restaurateur, and philanthropist. Conforte owned and ran Mustang Ranch. Wanted by the FBI, he escaped the U.S. and lived in Brazil during his older years.[1][2][3][4]

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  2. ^ 8 News NOW | KLAS-TV (2008-05-01). One-on-One With Mustang Ranch Owner in Brazil. Retrieved 2024-08-30 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Atomic TV (2017-01-13). Donahue Show - Mustang Ranch. Retrieved 2024-08-30 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ ncs-import. "Is Joe Conforte dead? Online sources indicate he is". www.nevadaappeal.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.