Ten members and associates of the DeCavalcante family, the mobster clan said to be the real-life inspiration for The Sopranos, were arrested on Thursday for allegedly plotting to kill a man, distribute drugs and run a prostitution business. An undercover FBI agent reportedly infiltrated the family by gaining the trust of 71-year-old Charles Stango, the alleged “capo” or captain of the organization. “The FBI is confident this is a severe blow to the La Cosa Nostra family,” said Richard Frankel, head of the FBI’s Newark office.
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