What is vincent palermo?

Vincent Palermo, also known as Vinny Ocean, was a prominent mobster in the New Jersey Mafia. He was born on February 1, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey. Palermo rose to power in the DeCavalcante crime family, eventually becoming the family's underboss.

He was known for his involvement in various criminal activities, including loan sharking, extortion, racketeering, and drug trafficking. Palermo was also implicated in several murders, though he was never convicted of any homicides.

In 1999, Palermo was arrested as part of a major federal crackdown on organized crime in New Jersey. He ultimately pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including racketeering, and was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Palermo was released on parole in 2008.

Since his release, Palermo has maintained a low profile and has largely stayed out of the public eye. He is considered a former major figure in the New Jersey Mafia and is believed to have retired from a life of crime.