◆ SpookStack

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION August 10, 1976 In response to inquiry by the Bureau, our Los Anges Office has furnished a summary that would provide logical motives which may have contributed to the death of John Roselli, prominent West Coast ) La Cosa Nostra (LCN) figure. John Roselli was active in California and a= Las Vegas in handling affairs for the Chicago LCN H ¢ f ig er = ee. Ce CTC a Rea OU “Y = 7 erent family. Roselli, in the 1940's, was convicted for the extortion of individuals in the movie industry and was sentenced to 10 years. The primary witness in this matter was killed as a result of a bombine this matter killed result a bombing of his automobile, In the late 1960's, Roselli was convicted for entering this country illegally. He was sentenced . to 11 months in custody of the Attorney General. | At the same time, he was convicted in a conspiracy to violate the ITAR - Gambling Statute. This involved a scheme using electronic devices to cheat at the famous Beverly Hills Friars Club, He was sentenced in this case to four years' custody of the Attorney General. Because of his atien status, deportation proceedings were brought against him by the INS. He was ordered deported, but this could not be ~~ -~= effected because no country could be located who gontA wanrnadauna hs wWOUuULG AUCLC AVE nid, oo . . In May, 1970, Roselli was called as a witness . \ before the FGJ, Los Angeles, dealing with the hidden ownership of the Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Roselli was granted immunity and testified before this FGJ.He was quoted by newspapers as saying, "I'm doing my best to cooperate. I just hope I'm . Going the right thing." Subsequent to this, Detroit 4 Le ' LON members were convicted in the Frontier Hotel - matter. 30 0- N¢ 7e | % eer u ormants are ng contacte his matter and you will be advised of de elopments in this case. natin, 1 - Mr. Held b Te ~ i ~ Mr. Adams APPROVED: Ext. Affalrs.......... Laboratory......... 1 ~ Mr Assoc. Dir... — Fin, & Pers._...0 Legal Coun.._.... - Mr Dep. AD Adri giiimme, Get. 1.¥.0... cee Asst. Dir.: