Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? According to a motion for a reduction in sentence filed by U.S. Attorney Harry Litman, Porter has helped the FBI investigate loan-sharking in New York by the Bonanno family in 1992, a gambling ring in Harmarville in 1993, narcotics and loan-sharking in Pittsburgh from 1994 through 1998, a 1994 dispute over a landfill operation between the DeCavalcante family of New Jersey and the Genovese family of New York and the Pittsburgh mob's infiltration of the Rincon Indian tribal casino near San Diego. Failed to remove flower. In August, the review board recommended action be taken by Local 211 against member Mark G. Houmis, an ex-convict who was hired as a driver for the former Pittsburgh Press on the recommendation of former Teamsters President Ted Cozza. Charles, my prayers to you and your family during this time of grieving. Copyright and Terms of Use if(BadCount == 0) Two weeks ago, state police arrested Pittsburgh mob member Thomas "Sonny" Ciancutti with 14 associates on charges of running a gambling ring in Fayette County. Beyond Porter's revelations, authorities have been looking into other local mob activity. But a judge released Porter in 2000 for helping the feds disrupt mob operations, and keep witnesses from being killed, in other parts of the country. ---- Penguins Waiting for approval in browser.. Charles "Chucky" Porter was 82. Explore. Porter's death comes amid a drop in mafia membership nationwide. Legal Statement.