In this undated booking photo made available by the Broward County Sheriff's Office shows Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello. Prosecutors are asking a jury on Sept. 16, 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. , to recommend the death penalty for Anthony Moscatiello, whom they describe as the mastermind in the 2001 slaying of Gus Boulis, a prominent businessman. (Broward County Sheriff's Office via AP) (The Associated Press)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Anthony "Big Tony" Moscatiello for orchestrating a 2001 mob hit on a prominent South Florida businessman.
Moscatiello was convicted in July of first-degree murder and murder conspiracy in the fatal shooting of Konstantinos "Gus" Boulis during a dispute over a fleet of lucrative gambling ships. Trial evidence showed Boulis was shot by a hit man hired by Moscatiello, a reputed member of New York's Gambino crime family.
The sentencing phase starts Wednesday in Broward County Circuit Court.
A jury will recommend either life in prison or the death penalty for Moscatiello, but the final decision rests with the judge. Co-defendant Anthony "Little Tony" Ferrari was also convicted and is serving a life sentence.
Boulis also founded the Miami Subs restaurant chain.
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