The Sopranos was sued by Italian-Americans over its very negative portrait
Another case of life imitating art has surfaced in Hollywood, via the arrest of, Anthony Borgese, also known as, Tony Darrow, on extortion and assault charges. Borgese, a star of the mafia television show "The Sopranos" decided to behave like a mobster and severely beat a man that owed him and another man money. Loan shark, anyone.
Sopranos actors James Gandolfini and Anthony Borgese
Borgese, is connected to the Italian-American mafia crime group, known as the Gambino family. People should not glorify or romanticize the mafia or any other organized crime group, as it is not an honorable way of life and it often leads to serious trouble.
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Life imitates art: Sopranos actor sent to jail for mob-related extortion
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