Tag: Rome Italy

• Monday, August 24th 2015 - 09:35 UTC

  Mafia boss funeral of “King of Rome” reveals close links with city officials

  

  The funeral of an alleged mafia boss in Rome has sparked anger after a lavish cortege with black-plumed horses, petals dropped from a helicopter and the theme tune from The Godfather. Italian politicians denounced the ostentatious send-off for Vittorio Casamonica, 65.