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mn SIREN Eee ee NTI Ree EMA ROIS ott PR EMER ceanaate _ BYECIAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION , ~ - December 8, 1970 Attached teletype advises that Carlo Gambino was granted a severance by Federal Judge in New York in Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property case scheduled to go on trial 12/7/70. Previously Department attorney had arranged with the judge to limit hours of trial with frequent intermissions in view of Gambino's hear condition. However, judge has now ruled that Gambino's life would be severely in jeopardy if he were to stand trial. Gambino, the most powerful "boss" of La d Cosa Nostra, and four other hoodlums were indic - ed in connection with 1968-1969 conspiracy to r C) C) oa the crew of a United States Trucking Company armored car in New York city. The conspirators ° expected to realize at least six million dollars. Disposal of the money was to have been handled ee ee, Gambino. Gambino has long relied on his bad ! heart condition to avoid appearance in court. :