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Hungary's New PM Targets Orbán Legacy; NJ Mob Plea Deals

6/26/2026

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Magyar Amends

Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, is pushing a constitutional amendment to end Viktor Orbán’s legacy.
Eight individuals and three companies, including Frasso Trucking, pleaded guilty to racketeering and money-laundering in New Jersey on June 23, 2026.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said the pleas dismantle the Lucchese family’s gambling, loansharking and extortion.
Frasso Trucking received a $250,000 fine and three family members face recommended seven-year prison terms.

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Zappola Pleads

Guilty pleas expose ties between New Jersey poker clubs, offshore sports-betting sites, and three shell corporations fined $250,000 each.
George Zappola, Joseph R. Perna and John G. Perna pleaded guilty to second-degree racketeering in New Jersey, facing seven-year terms.
Michael P. Frasso admitted racketeering, tax and corporate misconduct charges.
Café Gio, Frasso Trucking and CJW Development & Consulting each paid $250,000 for conspiracy.

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Magyar Amends

Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, is pushing a constitutional amendment to end Viktor Orbán’s legacy.
Eight individuals and three companies, including Frasso Trucking, pleaded guilty to racketeering and money-laundering in New Jersey on June 23, 2026.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said the pleas dismantle the Lucchese family’s gambling, loansharking and extortion.
Frasso Trucking received a $250,000 fine and three family members face recommended seven-year prison terms.

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