Phil Leonetti | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philip Michael Leonetti March 27, 1953 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | "Crazy Phil" |
| Occupation | Mobster |
| Parent(s) | Pasquale Leonetti Annunziata Scarfo |
| Relatives | Nicodemo Scarfo (uncle) Nicodemo Scarfo Jr.(cousin) |
| Allegiance | Philadelphia crime family |
| Conviction(s) | Racketeering (1989) |
| Criminal penalty | 45 years imprisonment; served five years after testimony |
Philip Michael Leonetti (born March 27, 1953)[1] is an American former mobster who became the underboss of the Philadelphia crime family under his mentor, uncle and former boss, Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, before becoming a government informant in 1989 after being sentenced to 45 years for racketeering.[2][3][4] At that time, he was the highest-ranking member of the American Mafia to break his blood oath and turn informant.[5] As part of his cooperation, he served just five years in prison, and later authored a book about the mob.[6]