He Made the Mafia $1 BILLION Then Did the Impossible

He was earning $8 million per week for the mafia. Forbes ranked him #18 on their most powerful mob bosses list. His father was a legendary underboss who never broke omertà. Then Michael Franzese did something almost nobody survives: he walked away. This is the true story of the Colombo crime family's biggest earner, the gasoline tax scheme that revolutionized organized crime, and the impossible decision that changed everything. From the streets of Brooklyn to generating over $1 billion for La Cosa Nostra, Michael Franzese's story reveals the inner workings of the American Mafia like never before. Featuring his rise to Caporegime, his revolutionary white-collar schemes, and the nearly impossible escape from a life where nobody quits. 📺 SUBSCRIBE for more true crime documentaries and untold stories from history's most fascinating figures. 💬 What would YOU have done in Michael's position? Let us know in the comments. #MichaelFranzese #TrueCrime #MafiaDocumentary #OrganizedCrime #ColomboFamily -~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~- ⚠️ Content Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. We do NOT glorify, promote, or encourage any form of criminal activity. All visuals, audio, and materials used in this video are either: ✔ Created using AI tools, or ✔ Sourced from royalty-free platforms with valid licenses. Some images and characters have been generated using AI and do not represent real people or events. No copyrighted content belonging to others has been used without permission.