Anthony Arillotta's criminal history dates back to his early years with incidents such as assaulting a man with a sawhorse outside a Worthington Street bar in 1989, for which he was ordered to pay restitution. He was also involved in a 1993 home invasion in Springfield, although charges against him were later dropped.
In the 1990s, Arillotta faced a drug case that strained his relationship with higher-ups, temporarily excluding him from their circles. As he became more integral to Springfield's criminal activities, his legal troubles escalated. In the early 2000s, he was simultaneously prosecuted in state and federal courts for loan-sharking and gambling offenses, resulting in a prison term of approximately 3 1/2 years. These cases marked his rise within the Genovese Crime Family's "Springfield Crew."
Arillotta faced further legal challenges, including an extortion case in 2008 where he, along with associates Freddy and Ty Geas, were acquitted despite incriminating recordings. His trajectory took a dramatic turn when he was arrested in 2010 in connection with the killing of Bruno. Subsequently, he cooperated with federal investigators, providing crucial testimony against his co-conspirators.
During trials in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Arillotta openly admitted to a life of crime, including drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and multiple murders. He pled guilty to various charges, receiving a 99-month prison sentence in exchange for his cooperation, particularly in the cases involving Bruno and Gary Westerman.
Anthony has now reformed his life and has devoted his life to being a better man and giving back to society. He takes good care of his health and is a man of God, trying to make this world a better place.