8 episodes

Organized crime, informants, and the justice system. Plus talk about current organized crime news and historical cases of Italian injustice.

Stop the Hammer Lisa Babick

    • True Crime

Organized crime, informants, and the justice system. Plus talk about current organized crime news and historical cases of Italian injustice.

    Episode 5: Steven Crea was Sentenced for What Again?

    Episode 5: Steven Crea was Sentenced for What Again?

    Steven Crea was sentenced Thursday for the murder of Michael Meldish, but the proceedings focused on everything but and topped the charts in absurdity and nastiness. 

    The Complete Sentencing Story and Background: https://italianinquisition.com/steven-crea-sentenced-2013-michael-meldish-murder/

    YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2854CQClCkU

    • 32 min
    Episode 4 Pt. 1 - Add It Up: Steven Crea Gets Sentenced...Sort Of

    Episode 4 Pt. 1 - Add It Up: Steven Crea Gets Sentenced...Sort Of

    An in-depth look into Steven Crea's August 6 Sentencing for his racketeering charges stemming from his November 2019 conviction. Only part of the sentencing took place due to time constrictions and dealt with a $2.5 million forfeiture and his presentencing report. 

    This is Part 1 of this episode. We report on the 1.3 million part of the forfeiture.

    On YouTube: https://youtu.be/nmKDuthjnX8 

    • 31 min
    Joseph Colombo and the Italian American Civil Rights League: Fighting Injustice Part 2

    Joseph Colombo and the Italian American Civil Rights League: Fighting Injustice Part 2

    In Part 2 of Episode 3, Fighting Injustice, we discuss Joe Colombo and the Italian American Civil Rights League and why it was almost revolutionary and why he was a visionary with his beliefs, his stance, and his words in relation to that organization which he founded.

    Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/HZSVL9Z85ww

    • 51 min
    The Wrongful Execution of Sacco & Vanzetti: Fighting Injustice Part 1

    The Wrongful Execution of Sacco & Vanzetti: Fighting Injustice Part 1

    In Part 1 of Episode 3, we discuss various aspects of Sacco & Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants living in Boston who were tried, convicted and executed for a double murder they didn't commit and how the justice system was turned upside down because of a judge with a vendetta.

    Watch on YouTube

    • 43 min
    The Cases of Steven Crea and Andrew Campos: Government Misinformation & Shady Tactics

    The Cases of Steven Crea and Andrew Campos: Government Misinformation & Shady Tactics

    This is an addendum of sorts to Episode 2 Part 1 and we go more into depth about government misinformation, shady tactics before trial, and the reward David Evangelista received for his testimony in the case of Steven Crea. Matthew Madonna, Andrew Campos & Joseph DiNapoli.

    • 36 min
    Hiding the Truth About Government Informants: David Evangelista & Frank Pasqua III

    Hiding the Truth About Government Informants: David Evangelista & Frank Pasqua III

    We're threading themes in a multi-part Episode 2 of Stop the Hammer Podcast. In Part 1, we talk about the government hiding information about informants, specifically David Evangelista and Frank Pasqua III. The next segment we'll speak briefly on Sacco & Vanzetti and Joseph Colombo and how their stories relate to the themes of injustice. Plus, a radical idea on Joseph DiNapoli's quest for home confinement and Steven L. Crea's partial sentencing this past Thursday.

    Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4jdBpbtFlA&t=1223s

    • 22 min

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