Mafia Ties and City Contracts | Boise News

Missouri’s Attorney General sues Kansas City over its contracting program, claiming it unfairly sidelines men and white people — but the plaintiff, Charles Cacioppo Jr., has a deeply controversial past tied to the Kansas City Mafia, a 2004 bribery conviction, and a notorious attempt to bring strip clubs to the River Market. His family’s business was once labeled “mob affiliated,” and while he’s maintained a presence in both legal and shadowy circles, his involvement raises serious questions about why he’s leading this high-stakes lawsuit against the very city that once scrutinized his ties to organized crime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a9e33fb791e6d38