Detectives accused of mafia crimes to remain in custody
12/03/2005 - 14:07:13Two former New York detectives accused of carrying out Mafia executions and supplying mob bosses with the names of informants were ordered to be held without bail pending trial in New York.
US Magistrate Judge Lawrence Leavitt said Louis Eppolito and his former partner, Stephen Caracappa, would pose a serious threat if granted bail.
The pair, who were arrested Wednesday night at a Las Vegas restaurant, will be transferred to New York. Their arraignments have yet to be scheduled.
Eppolito and Caracappa are each charged with eight murders, two attempted murders, murder conspiracy, obstruction of justice, drug distribution and money laundering, and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted.
