Reputed South Florida Mob Boss Appeals Fraud Conviction

ATLANTA (CBS4) – The man considered to be the head of the Gambino crime family's operations in South Florida has asked a federal appeals court to overturn his nine-year prison sentence for real estate fraud.

Vincent Artuso claims prosecutors didn't have enough evidence to convict him of fraud and racketeering charges involving a lengthy scam that cost ADT Security Services Inc. at least $11 million. Federal prosecutors counter that the evidence was sufficient to convict Artuso of the fraud charges.

Prosecutors said Artuso was a "made member" of the Gambino family and has been linked to the infamous hit that led to John Gotti's rise to power.

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