Closing arguments under way in Philly mob case

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An attorney representing one of seven reputed mobsters charged in a wide-ranging racketeering case began his closing argument to the jury Thursday by paraphrasing what he said was a quote from one of “The Godfather” movies.

“You owe my client an apology!” Joseph Santaguida told federal prosecutors. He contended that government investigators spent 12 years and millions of dollars without uncovering a shred of credible evidence against his client, alleged Philadelphia mob underboss Joseph “Mousie” Massimino, or the six other men who have been on trial for more than two months.